Showing ordinances that apply to Washington Park, FL
Washington Park is an unincorporated community (population 1,948) in Broward County, Florida. Because Washington Park is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Broward County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The rental registration rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Several Broward County municipalities require rental property registration and periodic inspection programs, though the county itself does not maintain a unified rental registry.
Broward County does not operate a countywide rental registration program, but many of its 31 municipalities require rental property registration and inspection. Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Oakland Park, and several other cities require landlords to register single-family and multifamily rentals annually, typically with fees of $50-150 per unit, and undergo periodic safety inspections. Short-term vacation rentals under 6 months are separately regulated under Florida Statute 509 and local ordinances. Broward County's business tax receipt (occupational license) is required for most rental operations. Unregistered rentals face fines of $250-500 per violation and potential tenant claims. Landlords must maintain properties in compliance with Florida Building Code and local habitability standards.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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