Temple Terrace requires a local business tax receipt for rental properties through the city Business Tax office. Short-term rentals additionally require a DBPR vacation rental license per FL §509.
Under Temple Terrace Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 (Business Tax), owners renting residential property for compensation must obtain an annual Business Tax Receipt (BTR) from the city. Fees vary by number of units. Separately, FL §509.241 requires a Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) vacation rental license for any dwelling rented more than 3 times in a year for periods less than 30 days. Hillsborough County Tourist Development Tax (6%) applies to stays under 6 months and must be collected and remitted to the county tax collector.
Operating without a BTR: fines up to $250 per day. Unlicensed DBPR vacation rental: $500 per offense by state.
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Temple Terrace, FL
Commercial noise along Fowler Avenue and 56th Street commercial corridors must stay within zoning compatibility standards. HVAC, loading docks, and dumpster ...
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Construction activity in Temple Terrace is generally restricted to 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday and legal holidays prohibited for powere...
Temple Terrace, FL
Temple Terrace enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under Chapter 10 of the City Code. Unreasonable noise audible at the property line during th...
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Temple Terrace limits residential fences to 6 feet in rear and side yards and 4 feet in front yards. Corner lots have a 3-foot visibility triangle rule at in...
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Corner lots in Temple Terrace must maintain a clear sight triangle at intersections. No fence, wall, hedge, or structure over 3 feet tall is permitted within...
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No breed-specific restrictions are allowed in Temple Terrace. FL 767.14 preempts breed bans statewide, and Miami-Dades grandfathered pit bull ban was repeale...
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