Occupancy Limits: Apopka vs Ocoee
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Apopka, FL and Ocoee, FL?
Apopka and Ocoee have similar restriction levels.
Apopka, FL
Orange County
Under FL §509.032 (amended 2014), cities may cap STR occupancy at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, or 2 per 50 sq ft of sleeping space. Apopka follows state maximums.
View full Apopka rules →Ocoee, FL
Orange County
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).
View full Ocoee rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Apopka | Ocoee |
|---|---|---|
| State Formula | 2 per bedroom plus 2 | 2 per bedroom + 2 |
| Alternative | 2 per 50 sq ft sleeping | - |
| City Floor | Cannot go lower | - |
| Fire Code | May further limit | - |
| Severity | Moderate | - |
| Under 6 | - | Not counted |
| Source | - | FL §509.032 / SB 280 |
| Local Cap | - | None stricter |
| Enforcement | - | Code Enforcement |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Apopka FAQ
How many guests can stay at my Apopka STR?
At least 2 per bedroom plus 2 additional under FL §509.032. A 3-bedroom rental can host at least 8 guests; city cannot impose a lower cap.
Who enforces this in Apopka?
Apopka code enforcement at (407) 703-1600 handles complaints.
Ocoee FAQ
How many guests can a 3-bedroom STR have?
Under the state formula: 8 persons (2 per bedroom plus 2), excluding children under 6.
Who enforces this in Ocoee?
Ocoee code enforcement at (407) 905-3100 handles complaints.
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