Registration Rules: Fort Lauderdale vs Pembroke Pines

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.

Does Pembroke Pines require a city short-term rental permit?

No. Pembroke Pines has no city-specific STR registration program, and Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts cities from adopting STR-only rules after June 1, 2011 unless grandfathered.

What state license do I need to run an Airbnb in Pembroke Pines?

A Vacation Rental Dwelling or Condominium license from the Florida DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants under F.S. 509.241, plus state sales tax registration with the Florida Department of Revenue.

Can my HOA still block short-term rentals?

Yes. State preemption applies to government regulation, not private deed restrictions. Most Pembroke Pines master-planned community HOAs and condo associations restrict or prohibit rentals shorter than a stated minimum term.