Occupancy Limits: Ocoee vs Orlando
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Ocoee, FL and Orlando, FL?
Ocoee and Orlando have similar restriction levels.
Ocoee, FL
Orange County
FL §509.032(7)(b) allows Ocoee to cap STR occupancy at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, or 2 persons per 50 sq ft of sleeping area, whichever is less, matching SB 280 (2024).
View full Ocoee rules →Orlando, FL
Orange County
Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) caps how aggressively cities can limit STR occupancy, but Orlando applies fire code and bedroom-based standards, generally allowing two persons per bedroom plus two additional guests.
View full Orlando rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ocoee | Orlando |
|---|---|---|
| State Formula | 2 per bedroom + 2 | - |
| Under 6 | Not counted | - |
| Source | FL §509.032 / SB 280 | - |
| Local Cap | None stricter | - |
| Enforcement | Code Enforcement | - |
| Standard formula | - | 2 per bedroom plus 2 additional |
| Authority | - | DBPR plus building and fire codes |
| Preemption limit | - | Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) |
| Disclosure | - | Max occupancy on license and listing |
| Non-bedroom sleeping | - | Not permitted |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Ocoee FAQ
How many guests can a 3-bedroom STR have?
Under the state formula: 8 persons (2 per bedroom plus 2), excluding children under 6.
Who enforces this in Ocoee?
Ocoee code enforcement at (407) 905-3100 handles complaints.
Orlando FAQ
How many guests can I host in a 4-bedroom Orlando STR?
Typically 10 guests under the two-per-bedroom-plus-two formula, subject to the occupancy stated on your DBPR license and any building or fire code limits.
Can guests sleep on couches or in the living room?
Living rooms and couches do not count toward sleeping capacity for licensing, but occasional family use is generally tolerated provided the disclosed maximum occupancy is not exceeded.
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