STR guests in Tallahassee must comply with the city's noise ordinance including the 55 dBA nighttime residential limit. Hosts should inform guests of noise rules. The proximity to FSU and FAMU campuses means noise enforcement is active in many neighborhoods.
The city's noise ordinance applies equally to STR guests and permanent residents. Residential areas have a 55 dBA nighttime limit. Given Tallahassee's college-town character with FSU and FAMU, noise enforcement is particularly active in neighborhoods surrounding the universities. Hosts are advised to provide clear noise guidelines to guests, especially during football season and other high-activity periods.
Hosts receive a warning on first noise complaint. Second complaint results in a $250 fine. Third complaint triggers permit suspension hearing. Guests may be cited directly under the noise ordinance.
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