Port St. Lucie, FL Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Code Section
- § 158.082
- Floor Area
- 300 sq ft for first occupant
- Each Added Occupant
- 150 sq ft
- Toilets
- Four occupants per sanitary toilet
- Guest Exemption
- Stays of 14 days or less
Summary
Port St. Lucie does set maximum occupancy for every residential district in section 158.082, based on floor area, bedroom size and toilets. But subsection (E) exempts guests staying fourteen calendar days or less, which covers most short-term rental stays.
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.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Section 158.082 applies to RE, RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RM-5, RM-8, RM-11, RM-15, RMH, GU, LMD, PUD and MPUD. A dwelling unit needs at least 300 square feet for the first occupant and 150 square feet for each one after that. A bedroom needs 80 square feet for one occupant plus 50 square feet for each additional occupant, and kitchens, bathrooms and living rooms cannot be used as sleeping space. No more than four occupants per sanitary toilet. An occupant means anyone age twelve or older. Subsection (E) then removes guests whose stay will not last longer than fourteen calendar days from all of it.
Violations & Fines
Zoning violations are cited by code compliance and heard by the special magistrate, who may impose up to $1,000.00 per day for a first violation and $5,000.00 per day for a repeat violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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