6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Brevard County, Florida.
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Brevard County unincorporated areas impose a 90-day minimum rental period in most residential zones, effectively prohibiting traditional STRs. This pre-dates the June 1, 2011 Florida preemption and is grandfathered. STRs are only permitted in Resort Dwelling (RD) or similarly approved zones.
Fla. Stat. § 509.032(2) — Inspection of premises
(2)  INSPECTION OF PREMISES. — (a)  The division has jurisdiction and is responsible for all inspections required by this chapter. The division is responsible for quality assurance. The division shall inspect each licensed public lodging establishment at least biannually, except for transient and nontransient apartments, which shall be inspected at least annually. Each esta...
STRs operating in permitted zones must comply with Brevard County's general noise ordinance Chapter 46, Article IV. Quiet hours are 10 PM to 7 AM. No STR-specific noise rules exist beyond the general ordinance.
STR operators in Brevard County must collect the 5% Brevard County Tourist Development Tax on accommodations of 6 months or less, 6% Florida state sales tax, and applicable county discretionary surtax. Monthly remittance to the Tax Collector by the 20th.
STRs in permitted zones must comply with general county parking regulations. Section 62-2117 governs parking, locating, and storing of vehicles in residential areas. No STR-specific parking rules exist beyond the general ordinance.
Brevard County vacation rental ordinance (Code §62-1841.5) limits overnight occupancy to 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons, with a cap of 12 total overnight guests. Applies in unincorporated areas. Coastal cities have their own stricter rules.
Fla. Stat. § 509.032(7) — Preemption authority (vacation rentals)
(7)  PREEMPTION AUTHORITY. — (a)  The regulation of public lodging establishments and public food service establishments, including, but not limited to, sanitation standards, inspections, training and testing of personnel, and matters related to the nutritional content and marketing of foods offered in such establishments, is preempted to the state. This paragraph does not ...
Brevard County requires vacation rental operators to carry $1 million liability insurance or hold an active DBPR vacation rental license which satisfies state coverage requirements. Proof submitted at registration and annual renewal.
4 cities in Brevard County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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