Ocoee's Short-Term Rentals: The Rules That Matter

Every city handles short-term rentals a little differently. In Ocoee, Florida, there are 2 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.

Occupancy Limits

FL §509.032(7)(b) allows Ocoee to cap STR occupancy at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, or 2 persons per 50 sq ft of sleeping area, whichever is less, matching SB 280 (2024).

Key details: State Formula: 2 per bedroom + 2. Under 6: Not counted. Source: FL §509.032 / SB 280. Local Cap: None stricter. Enforcement: Code Enforcement.

Overcrowding: up to 500 dollars per Ocoee Code §1-12. Repeat violations can lead to STR registration suspension.

Short-Term Rental Parking Rules

Ocoee requires STR guests to park on-site only, not on lawns or public streets overnight. FL §509.032 limits Ocoee to parking rules applied equally to all residences.

Key details: Lawn Parking: Prohibited. On-Site: Required. State Rule: FL §509.032(7)(b). Parity: Same as any home. Fines: 50 to 100 dollars.

Parking on lawn: 50 dollars per Ocoee Code §168-5. Overnight street parking violations: 25 to 100 dollars.

The Bottom Line

Ocoee's short-term rentals rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Ocoee is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Ocoee's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.