Broward County, FL Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)

Occupancy limits for short-term rentals in Broward County follow Florida's statewide framework. Florida SB 280, passed in 2024 but with portions vetoed/modified, and the underlying Florida Statute 509.032, establish that maximum overnight occupancy in vacation rentals may be limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons in a common area, or one person per 50 square feet of accommodations, whichever is greater. Broward cities commonly adopt this state standard in their STR registration ordinances. Local governments cannot adopt stricter STR-only occupancy caps because FL 509.032(7) preempts discriminatory regulation, but they can enforce the state-authorized maximum and require the operator to disclose the maximum on the listing. Many Broward cities also require STR operators to post a maximum occupancy notice inside the dwelling along with the responsible party contact, evacuation information, and trash collection schedule. Daytime guest limits (for example, additional persons visiting but not staying overnight) may be set separately by ordinance, often capped at double the overnight maximum, to prevent event-style gatherings. Exceeding occupancy limits is grounds for code citations and STR permit suspension.