Hollywood FL requires all vacation rentals to install noise level detection devices under Chapter 119. Nighttime limits are 55 dBA/dBC (10 PM-7 AM) and daytime 65 dBA/dBC (7 AM-10 PM). The 24/7 complaint hotline is 954-231-2375. Property owners have 30 minutes to respond to reported issues.
The City of Hollywood requires all vacation rental properties to comply with the Chapter 100 Noise Ordinance and Chapter 119 Vacation Rental License requirements. Every vacation rental must have a noise level detection device that alerts both the property owner/representative and the tenant to excessive noise levels. The device must retain data for 180 days and make it available to the City upon request. Posted notices about the noise ordinance are required. Residential decibel limits apply: 65 dBA/dBC during the day (7 AM-10 PM) and 55 dBA/dBC at night (10 PM-7 AM). Noise fines are escalating: $100 first violation, $500 second within 6 months, $1,000 third and subsequent. The 24/7 non-compliance hotline is 954-231-2375, and property owners must respond to reported issues within 30 minutes.
Noise violations: $100/$500/$1,000 escalating fines. Failure to install noise detection device: license violation. Non-response within 30 minutes to complaints: additional penalties.
Hollywood, FL
Hollywood's noise ordinance governs construction noise. All construction must obtain appropriate building permits. Construction activity that violates noise ...
Hollywood, FL
Barking dogs that create unreasonably loud noise crossing property lines violate Hollywood's Noise Ordinance. Complaints must be signed affidavits by the com...
Hollywood, FL
Hollywood is near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). FAA rules preempt local aircraft noise regulation. The Broward County Aviation Depar...
Hollywood, FL
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 ...
Hollywood, FL
Some commercial vehicles (vans, pickup trucks) may be stored on residential property but must be screened from view. Special-purpose vehicles (race cars, swa...
Hollywood, FL
Boats and RVs must be parked on a hard, improved surface (concrete, asphalt, or pavers) in the side or rear yard where accessible, and screened from adjacent...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Broward County.
See how other cities in Broward County handle noise rules.
See how Hollywood's noise rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.