Rent Control: Orlando vs Winter Park
How do rent control rules compare between Orlando, FL and Winter Park, FL?
Orlando has fewer restrictions than Winter Park.
Orlando, FL
Orange County
Orlando has no rent control ordinance. Florida preempts all local rent control under Fla. Stat. Sec. 125.0103, and the 2023 Live Local Act (SB 102) eliminated the housing-emergency exception. Orange County's 2022 attempt to enact a rent control ordinance was rejected by voters and later mooted by state preemption; courts also threw out the underlying authority. HB 1417 (Fla. Stat. Sec. 166.0444) further preempted local tenant-protection ordinances. Orlando cannot adopt rent stabilization, rent caps, or any local limit on rent increases.
View full Orlando rules →Winter Park, FL
Orange County
Winter Park cannot impose rent control per FL Statute §125.0103 state preemption which prohibits local rent regulation except during declared housing emergencies with narrow criteria.
View full Winter Park rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Orlando | Winter Park |
|---|---|---|
| State Preemption | Fla. Stat. Sec. 125.0103 + Sec. 166.0444 | - |
| Live Local Act | SB 102 (2023) bans local rent control | - |
| Orlando Authority | None — cannot adopt rent control | - |
| 2022 Orange County Attempt | Rejected by voters and preempted | - |
| Rent Caps | No state or local cap | - |
| State Law | - | FL §125.0103 preemption |
| Local Control | - | Prohibited |
| Tenant Law | - | FL §83 Part II |
| Orange County | - | Referendum failed 2022 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Orlando FAQ
Does Orlando have rent control?
No. Florida Statute Sec. 125.0103 and the 2023 Live Local Act preempt all local rent control. Orange County's 2022 attempted ordinance was rejected and preempted.
Can Orlando cap rent increases?
No. Florida law preempts all local rent control. Landlords may raise rent by any amount at lease renewal with proper notice (30 days for month-to-month tenancies).
Winter Park FAQ
Who enforces this in Winter Park?
Winter Park code enforcement at (407) 599-3297 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Winter Park?
Winter Park code enforcement at (407) 599-3297 handles complaints.
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