Registration Rules: Coral Springs vs Fort Lauderdale

Do I have to register my Coral Springs Airbnb with the city?

Yes. Coral Springs Land Development Code Section 250.160, adopted as Ordinance 2021-107 and amended by Ordinance 2022-109, requires every vacation rental (any dwelling rented more than three times per year for stays under 30 days) to register annually with the Business Tax Office, pass a life-safety inspection, and obtain a Certificate of Compliance. Renewal is due each September 30. You also need a DBPR transient lodging license under FS 509.241 and a Broward County Business Tax Receipt.

How much does a Coral Springs vacation rental license cost?

Initial registration is roughly $305, plus required inspection fees that typically include $170-$300 for fire, $75 for electrical, and $75 for structural review. Annual renewal is approximately $120. Inspection fees recur if the City requires re-inspection after a violation. These city charges are in addition to the state DBPR license fee and the Broward County Local Business Tax Receipt.

What happens if I rent without registering?

Coral Springs monitors Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, FlipKey, and Tripadvisor weekly. Operating an unregistered vacation rental triggers code enforcement, with special magistrate fines of $250 or more per day in addition to state penalties for operating without a DBPR license under FS 509.241. Once registered, a second violation costs you the registration for 30 days, a fourth for a full year.

Do I need to register my Airbnb in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. Under Code Section 15-272, every residential property rented to transient occupants more than three times per calendar year for periods of less than 30 days must register with the City before any rental activity. Registration is annual, runs through the LauderBuild portal, and requires a $350 initial fee. You must first obtain a DBPR Transient Public Lodging license, a Florida Department of Revenue Certificate of Registration, a Broward County Local Business Tax Receipt, and a Broward County Tourist Development Tax account.

What is the 25-mile responsible party rule?

Code Article X requires every registered vacation rental to designate a Responsible Party who is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to handle complaints and emergencies. That person must reside within 25 air miles of the rental, measured from the closest property lines of the rental and the responsible party's residence. The contact must be on file with the City and posted inside the unit.

When does my Fort Lauderdale vacation rental certificate expire?

All Vacation Rental Certificates of Compliance issued by Fort Lauderdale expire on September 30 each year, regardless of when first issued. The City asks owners to file renewal applications by August 1 to allow time for inspection scheduling. Renewal fees are $160 for non-owner-occupied units and $80 for owner-occupied units. Operating after September 30 without renewal is a code violation.