Occupancy Limits: North Port vs Venice
How do occupancy limits rules compare between North Port, FL and Venice, FL?
North Port, FL
Sarasota County
No data available yet for North Port.
Venice, FL
Sarasota County
Florida Statute 509.032(7) was amended in 2024 (SB 280) to allow local STR rules including maximum occupancy. Venice's BTR application requires the operator to specify the maximum occupancy, which must comply with the Florida Building Code based on sleeping-area size and means of egress.
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| Fact | North Port | Venice |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | - | Fla. Stat. 509.032(7) (SB 280, 2024) |
| FBC | - | Sec. 1004 occupancy load |
| Rule of Thumb | - | 2/bedroom + 2 additional |
| Penalty | - | $500/day + BTR risk |
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North Port FAQ
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Venice FAQ
Is there a hard cap on how many people can stay in a Venice Airbnb?
No fixed cap, but the BTR holder must declare a reasonable maximum based on bedroom count and Florida Building Code occupancy formulas (typically 2 per bedroom plus 2 additional).
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