Broward County, FL Short-Term Rentals: Night Caps (2026)
Key Facts
- State Preemption
- FL 509.032(7) blocks local night caps
- Minimum Stay Rules
- Not allowed by city or county
- Annual Night Caps
- Not allowed by city or county
- HOA/Condo Rules
- Still enforceable, not preempted
- Neutral Rules
- Noise, parking, trash still allowed
Summary
Florida Statute 509.032 preempts local governments from regulating the duration or frequency of short-term rentals, so Broward County cannot impose minimum or maximum night caps specifically on STRs.
F.S. 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
032(7), no local law, ordinance, or regulation may prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals. This means Broward County and its municipalities cannot require a minimum number of nights per stay (no 7-night or 30-night minimums), nor cap the maximum number of rental nights per year, nor limit how often the property turns over. This preemption is what makes Florida one of the most permissive STR states in the country. Any local STR-specific duration cap is preempted and unenforceable.
032; many Broward condo buildings and gated communities impose their own 30-day, 90-day, or 6-month minimum rental periods. Cities can still regulate safety, parking, noise, trash, and occupancy as neutral rules applicable to all dwellings. Pending legislation such as SB 280 has considered restoring some local flexibility but as of now the preemption on duration and frequency remains in force. Operators should verify their HOA or condo docs before listing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my Broward city impose a 30-night minimum?
What about my condo's 90-day minimum?
Sources & Official References
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