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Rental Property Rules in Apopka, FL (2026)

3 verified rental property rules for Apopka, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rent Control

Rent control is prohibited in Apopka under Florida Statute §125.0103 which preempts any local rent stabilization except in declared housing emergencies requiring voter approval. No rent caps exist in Apopka or Orange County.

Rental Property: Rent Control

Few Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 166.043 (Municipal rent control limitation)

housing emergency which is so grave as to constitute a serious menace to the general public. (3) Any law, ordinance, rule, or other measure which has the effect of imposing controls on rents shall terminate and expire within 1 year and shall not be extended or renewed except by the adoption of a new measure meeting all the requirements of this section. (4) Notwithstanding any other provisions o...

Just Cause Eviction

Apopka follows Florida state eviction law with no local just-cause requirement. Landlords may terminate month-to-month tenancies with 15 days notice. Nonpayment eviction requires 3-day notice under FL Statute 83.56.

Rental Property: Just Cause Eviction

Few Restrictions

Rental Registration

Apopka requires a Business Tax Receipt for residential rental properties. Short-term rentals require separate DBPR licensing. Orange County does not impose a countywide rental registry, but code enforcement handles habitability complaints.

Rental Property: Rental Registration

Some Restrictions

Looking for Orange County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Apopka city rules.

Rental Property Rules in Orange County