Fort Lauderdale limits vacation rental sleeping occupancy to two persons per legal bedroom under Article X of Chapter 15, Section 15-278. Legal bedrooms are verified during the mandatory safety inspection process.
Under Section 15-278 of the Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinances, vacation rental sleeping occupancy is limited to two persons per legal bedroom. What constitutes a legal bedroom is determined during the mandatory safety inspection as part of the registration process. Rooms must meet building code requirements for bedrooms including egress windows, minimum square footage, and closet provisions. Inflatable mattresses and sleeping in common areas beyond the bedroom count do not increase allowed occupancy. The occupancy limit must be clearly posted within the rental unit along with other property rules and an evacuation diagram. The 24-hour local contact person is responsible for ensuring occupancy limits are not exceeded.
Exceeding occupancy limits may result in fines, registration suspension, or revocation. Repeated violations lead to enhanced enforcement. Contact the Vacation Rental Program at 954-828-5207.
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