Land Use & Zoning

Florida's 'Vacation Rental' law (Chapter 509 F.S.) requires that short-term vacation rental operators:

AObtain a FREC license
BObtain a vacation rental license from DBPR's Division of Hotels and Restaurants✓ Correct
COnly register with the local municipality
DObtain a building permit before each rental

Explanation

Short-term vacation rentals (properties rented for periods of less than 30 days or 3 times in a calendar year) in Florida must be licensed with DBPR's Division of Hotels and Restaurants under Chapter 509 F.S.

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