Apopka, FL Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- State Formula
- 2 per bedroom plus 2
- Alternative
- 2 per 50 sq ft sleeping
- City Floor
- Cannot go lower
- Fire Code
- May further limit
- Severity
- Moderate
Summary
Under FL §509.032 (amended 2014), cities may cap STR occupancy at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, or 2 per 50 sq ft of sleeping space. Apopka follows state maximums.
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.
Full Breakdown
Florida law authorizes municipalities to impose occupancy limits on short-term rentals but caps the restriction: cities may not set occupancy lower than 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons, or alternatively 2 persons per 50 square feet of bedroom area, whichever is greater. This state ceiling prevents Apopka from adopting stricter limits. FL Fire Prevention Code and Florida Building Code occupant load calculations may further constrain larger gatherings in rental dwellings.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding state occupancy cap: code enforcement citation, potential BTR review. Fire code violations for overcrowding: fire marshal action and possible shutdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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