Rental Property Rules in Highlands County, FL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Highlands County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Highlands County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Repairs & Habitability
In unincorporated Highlands County, every rental dwelling unit must have a working kitchen sink, lavatory, tub or shower and toilet connected to an approved water and wastewater system, plus hot water heated to at least 120°F. The Highlands County Housing Official enforces these minimum facilities standards under the Standard Housing Code.
Rental Habitability Standards, Highlands County
Some RestrictionsHighlands County Code § 12.19.302
A.Sanitary facilities. Every dwelling unit shall contain not less than a kitchen sink, lavatory, tub or shower, and a water closet all in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and wastewater system. Every plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be properly installed and maintained in good sanitary working condition free from defects, leaks and obstructions. ...
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