Night Caps: Fort Lauderdale vs Miramar

Does Fort Lauderdale limit how many nights a year I can rent my home on Airbnb?

No. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts cities from regulating the duration or frequency of vacation rentals unless the local ordinance was in place on or before June 1, 2011. Fort Lauderdale's vacation rental ordinance (C-15-29) was adopted August 18, 2015 and took effect November 1, 2015, so the City cannot cap the number of rental nights, the number of bookings per year, or set a minimum stay length. Annual registration, the 25-mile Responsible Party, and life-safety standards still apply.

Is there a minimum stay for vacation rentals in Fort Lauderdale?

No City minimum. Because Fort Lauderdale's vacation rental ordinance is post-2011, FS 509.032(7)(b) preempts any City-imposed minimum stay. Single-night stays are legal as long as the unit is registered under Code Article X and the operator holds the required DBPR license, Department of Revenue certificate, Broward County Local Business Tax Receipt, and Broward Tourist Development Tax account.

Can my HOA or condo association still cap rentals?

Yes. State preemption only restricts city and county ordinances. Private deed restrictions, condominium declarations, and HOA covenants are not preempted by Florida Statute 509.032. Many Fort Lauderdale beachside condos and gated communities impose minimum lease terms (often 30 days, 90 days, or more) and rental-frequency caps that are enforceable as a private contract regardless of City rules.