Hollywood FL's Vacation Rental License Program (Chapter 119) requires property owners to meet safety and compliance standards but does not mandate a specific insurance amount. License fees include: new license $500, renewal $350, owner-occupied $25, initial inspection $225. A noise detection device is mandatory.
Hollywood's Chapter 119 Vacation Rental License Program establishes comprehensive requirements for short-term rentals. While the ordinance does not specify a minimum insurance amount, hosts must meet extensive safety and compliance standards. License fees are: new license $500, renewal $350, owner-occupied new/renewal $25, initial inspection $225, re-inspection $50. Properties must be equipped with a noise detection device, portable fire extinguisher (2A:10B:C classification or higher), smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, exit signage and lighting. Applications require a building sketch showing all rooms, fire safety equipment locations, and compliance standards. The noise detection device must alert the property owner/representative and tenant to excessive noise, retain data for 180 days, and make data available to the City upon request.
Operating without a vacation rental license: subject to code enforcement fines. Non-compliance with safety requirements: license may be suspended or revoked.
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Hollywood's noise ordinance governs construction noise. All construction must obtain appropriate building permits. Construction activity that violates noise ...
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Hollywood is near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). FAA rules preempt local aircraft noise regulation. The Broward County Aviation Depar...
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Hollywood's Noise Ordinance (effective May 1, 2021) defines Quiet Hours as 11 PM–6 AM. Noise is prohibited when it is plainly audible across a property line ...
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