Collier County, FL Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- County STR cap
- No special headcount formula
- Governed by
- Florida Building Code / life-safety
- Duration limits
- Preempted by FS 509.032(7)
- Disclosure
- Max occupancy stated at registration
- Confirm with
- Collier County Growth Management
Summary
Collier County's registration ordinance does not set a special STR headcount cap; occupancy is governed by the Florida Building Code and life-safety limits. State law bars the county from regulating rental duration or frequency, and registrants must certify the property's maximum occupancy.
A local law, ordinance, or regulation may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals.
Full Breakdown
FS 509.032(7)(b) prohibits local governments from banning vacation rentals or regulating their duration or frequency, which limits how far Collier County can cap guests. The county's short-term rental registration (Ordinance 2021-45) does not impose a distinct maximum-occupancy formula; instead, occupancy follows the Florida Building Code, fire and life-safety standards, and any septic or well capacity limits. Registrants disclose the number of bedrooms and the maximum overnight occupancy on the application. For a firm number, owners should confirm limits with Collier County Growth Management before advertising a guest count.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding safe or code occupancy can trigger fire, building, or code-enforcement action and jeopardize the STR registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Collier County limit how many guests I can host?
Can the county limit my rental to a set number of nights?
Sources & Official References
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