Jacksonville imposes occupancy limits on short-term vacation rentals. Maximum occupancy is two persons per bedroom plus two additional occupants, with a cap of 16 total individuals per unit. Only persons over the age of 24 months are counted toward the maximum. These limits are part of the Short-Term Vacation Rental Certificate requirements enforced by the Planning and Development Department.
Jacksonville's short-term rental occupancy regulations limit the number of overnight guests to prevent overcrowding and neighborhood disruption. The standard formula allows 2 guests per legal bedroom plus 2 additional guests, subject to a maximum cap that varies by property size and zoning district. Studio and one-bedroom units are typically limited to 4 guests. Properties advertising "party house" rentals or exceeding posted occupancy face accelerated enforcement. Daytime visitor limits may also apply, typically capped at 1.5 times the overnight maximum. Hosts must post maximum occupancy prominently inside the rental and on all listings. The occupancy count includes all persons regardless of age.
First occupancy violation results in a $500 fine. Second violation within 12 months: $1,000 fine. Third violation: permit revocation hearing. Unauthorized events or parties carry immediate $1,500 fines.
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