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Night Caps: Boca Raton vs West Palm Beach

How do night caps rules compare between Boca Raton, FL and West Palm Beach, FL?

West Palm Beach has fewer restrictions than Boca Raton.

Boca Raton, FL

Palm Beach County

Heavy Restrictions

Boca Raton has no annual night-cap or rented-night limit because short-term rentals are not a permitted use in single-family residential districts. Chapter 28 zoning effectively imposes a six-month minimum rental period, so any rental under that length in a single-family zone is prohibited rather than capped.

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West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach County

Some Restrictions

West Palm Beach does not impose a minimum or maximum night cap on short-term rental stays. FL Β§509.032 preempts cities from setting minimum stay requirements that effectively ban or unreasonably restrict vacation rentals.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBoca RatonWest Palm Beach
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City Cap-None imposed
State Law-FL Β§509.032 preempts
Grandfather-Pre-2011 ordinances only
HOA Rules-May impose minimums
Owner Choice-Set own minimums

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Boca Raton FAQ

West Palm Beach FAQ

Who enforces this in West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach code enforcement at (561) 822-1300 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach code enforcement at (561) 822-1300 handles complaints.

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