Homestead, FL Short-Term Rentals: Night Caps (2026)
Key Facts
- Night Cap
- None: no annual limit
- State Preemption
- FL Statute 509.032
- License Required
- Yes, regardless of frequency
- Tax Collection
- Required for all rental nights
- Contact
- (305) 224-4800 Code Compliance
Summary
Homestead does not impose annual night caps or limits on how many nights per year a property can be rented as a short-term rental. Florida law preempts cities from imposing overly restrictive STR limitations. Operators must maintain valid business tax receipts and state licenses regardless of rental frequency.
509.032 Duties. — (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 preempt the authority of a local government or local enforcement district to conduct inspections of public lodging and public food service establishments for compliance with the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code, pursuant to ss. 553.80 and 633.206. (b) A local law, ordinance, or regulation may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals. This paragraph does not apply to any local law, ordinance, or regulation adopted on or before June 1, 2011. (c) Paragraph (b) does not apply to any local law, ordinance, or regulation exclusively relating to property valuation as a criterion for vacation rental if the local law, ordinance, or regulation is required to be approved by the state land planning agency pursuant to an area of critical state concern designation.
Full Breakdown
Homestead does not currently impose a cap on the number of nights per year that a property can be rented as a short-term vacation rental. Florida Statute Section 509.032 preempts local governments from enacting regulations that prohibit vacation rentals or restrict their frequency in ways that effectively ban them. This means the city cannot impose annual night caps that would functionally prevent STR operations. Operators must maintain their business tax receipt and DBPR license in active status regardless of how many nights they rent. However, properties that operate as STRs full-time must comply with all commercial licensing, tax, and safety requirements. The city retains authority to regulate operational aspects like noise, parking, and nuisance even without night caps.
Violations & Fines
No violation applies for rental frequency since no night cap exists. However, operating without proper licensing regardless of rental volume carries fines. Contact Code Compliance at (305) 224-4800.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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