How Coral Springs Handles Short-Term Rentals: A Practical Guide

Coral Springs maintains 106 local ordinances across all categories, and 8 of those deal specifically with short-term rentals. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Coral Springs falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Registration Rules

Coral Springs requires every vacation rental to register annually with the Business Tax Office under Land Development Code Section 250.160 (Ord. 2021-107, amended by Ord. 2022-109). Owners must obtain a Certificate of Compliance, pass life-safety inspections, hold a DBPR license under FS 509.241, and renew by September 30 each year.

Key details: Code Section: Coral Springs LDC Sec. 250.160. Authorizing Ordinance: Ord. 2021-107 (amended by Ord. 2022-109, Apr. 6 2022). Definition: >3 rentals/year, <30 days each (FS 509.013). Initial Fee: ~$305 + inspection fees ($170-$300 fire, $75 electrical, $75 structural). Annual Renewal: ~$120 by September 30 each year.

First violation: warning. Second violation: 30-day suspension of the vacation rental registration. Fourth violation: 365-day suspension. Each subsequent offense adds another 30 days. Operating without a Certificate of Compliance can also trigger code-enforcement special-magistrate fines of $250 or more per day. Operating without a DBPR license is a separate state violation under FS 509.241.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Coral Springs actively enforces its registration rules requirements.

Night Caps

Coral Springs does not cap the number of nights, length of stay, or frequency of vacation rental bookings. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts any city ordinance enacted after June 1, 2011 from regulating the duration or frequency of rentals; Coral Springs adopted its program in 2021 (Ord. 2021-107), so no local night cap can apply.

Key details: Local Night Cap: None - state preempted. State Preemption: Fla. Stat. 509.032(7)(b). Grandfather Date: June 1, 2011 (Coral Springs program is later). Coral Springs Ordinance: Ord. 2021-107 (adopted 2021); amended Ord. 2022-109. Vacation Rental Definition: >3 rentals/year, <30 days each (FS 509.013).

There are no city penalties for the number or length of legally registered rentals. State preemption (FS 509.032) blocks any duration or frequency cap. Failure to collect and remit Florida sales tax or Broward County Tourist Development Tax remains a separate state and county violation enforceable by the Department of Revenue and the Broward Tax Collector.

Coral Springs is more permissive than most cities when it comes to night caps. That said, there are still limits.

Permit Requirements

Coral Springs requires vacation rental registration under Ordinance 2021-107 and Land Development Code Section 250160. Properties must obtain a state DBPR license, a city vacation rental license renewed annually by September 30, and a local Business Tax Receipt. An inspection is required before the initial certificate of compliance is issued.

Key details: Licenses Required: State DBPR + City BTR + Vacation License. Renewal Deadline: September 30 annually. Inspection: Required before initial certificate. Ordinance: Ord. 2021-107, LDC §250160. Platform Monitoring: Weekly by city.

Progressive penalty system: after a second violation, the license is suspended for 30 days. After four violations, suspension for 365 days, plus 30 additional days for each subsequent offense. Operating without a license results in shutdown and penalties.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Coral Springs actively enforces its permit requirements requirements.

Noise Rules

Coral Springs requires every vacation rental property to install a noise-sensing monitoring device under Ordinance 2022-109 (Land Development Code Section 250160). Guests must keep noise down after 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and after 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Unregistered guests are prohibited after these hours.

Key details: Code Section: LDC Sec. 250160. Noise Device: Required on all rentals. Quiet Hours (Weeknight): After 10 PM. Quiet Hours (Weekend): After 11 PM.

Progressive penalty system: first violation receives initial penalty; second violation results in 30-day license suspension; fourth violation results in 365-day suspension; each additional offense adds 30 days. Daily fines of $250 or more may be assessed. Operating without registration results in shutdown.

This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Coral Springs actively enforces its noise rules requirements.

Occupancy Limits

Coral Springs limits vacation rental occupancy to a maximum of 16 registered guests under Ordinance 2022-109 (LDC Section 250160). No more than 3 unregistered guests are allowed, and unregistered guests are prohibited on the property after 10 PM Sunday-Thursday and 11 PM Friday-Saturday.

Key details: Code Section: LDC Sec. 250160. Max Registered Guests: 16. Unregistered Guest Limit: 3 max. Unregistered Curfew: 10 PM weeknights / 11 PM weekends.

Progressive penalty system: second violation triggers 30-day license suspension; fourth violation triggers 365-day suspension; additional violations add 30 days each. Daily fines of $250 or more. The city monitors listings weekly across major platforms.

This is one of the stricter rules in Coral Springs's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Taxes & Fees

Coral Springs vacation rentals are subject to a 6% Florida state sales tax plus a 6% Broward County Tourist Development Tax, totaling approximately 12-13% in transient rental taxes. The city charges a $305 initial registration fee and $120 annual renewal, plus inspection fees for fire ($170-$300), electrical ($75), and structural ($75) compliance.

Key details: State Sales Tax: 6%. Broward County TDT: 6%. Initial Registration: $305. Annual Renewal: $120 (due Sept. 30).

Operating without required registration or tax remittance subjects operators to daily fines of $250 or more. Failure to register by the September 30th deadline may result in lost rental privileges. Broward County TDT non-payment is enforced by the county tax collector with penalties and interest.

This is one of the stricter rules in Coral Springs's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Parking Rules

Coral Springs requires all vehicles associated with a vacation rental to be parked within the driveway on the subject property under Land Development Code Section 250160. No on-street parking is permitted for rental guests. Operators must maintain a logbook documenting guest vehicle tag numbers.

Key details: Code Section: LDC Sec. 250160. Parking Location: Driveway on property only. Street Parking: Prohibited for guests. Vehicle Logbook: Required with tag numbers.

Parking violations at vacation rentals contribute to the progressive penalty system: 30-day license suspension after a second violation, 365-day suspension after a fourth. General parking violations carry fines up to $500 under Section 1-8.1.

This is one of the stricter rules in Coral Springs's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

Insurance Requirements

Coral Springs requires proof of insurance coverage for all vacation rental properties as a mandatory registration requirement under LDC Section 250160. Documentation must be submitted with the initial application and maintained throughout the registration period.

Key details: Code Section: LDC Sec. 250160. Insurance: Proof required at registration. Renewal Deadline: September 30th annually. State License: DBPR transient lodging license required.

Operating a vacation rental without proper insurance documentation violates registration requirements. Daily fines of $250 or more may be assessed. The city may revoke or suspend the vacation rental registration for non-compliance.

Compared to other cities, Coral Springs takes a harder line on insurance requirements. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

The Bottom Line

Coral Springs is tougher than many cities when it comes to short-term rentals. Out of the 8 rules covered here, 7 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Coral Springs, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.

This guide is based on Coral Springs's current municipal code. Local rules can and do change, so check the individual ordinance pages for the latest details, penalties, and FAQs.