Temple Terrace, FL Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Formula
- 2 per bedroom plus 2
- State Law
- FL §509.032(7)(b)
- Post
- Occupancy sign inside unit
- Life Safety
- FL Building Code
Summary
Temple Terrace applies reasonable occupancy standards consistent with FL §509.032(7)(b), typically 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional overnight guests, and enforces building code life-safety limits.
ical practices. (2) INSPECTION OF PREMISES. — (a) The division has jurisdiction and is responsible for all inspections required by this chapter. The division is responsible for quality assurance. The division shall inspect each licensed public lodging establishment at least biannually, except for transient and nontransient apartments, which shall be inspected at least annually. Each establishment licensed by the division shall be inspected at such other times as the division determines is necessary to ensure the public’s health, safety, and welfare. The division shall adopt by rule a risk-based inspection frequency for each licensed public food service establishment.
Full Breakdown
Florida law allows cities to enforce occupancy limits that are uniformly applied and not more restrictive than those applied to other residential uses. For STRs, Temple Terrace follows the standard 2-per-bedroom plus 2 formula (e.g., a 3-bedroom home: up to 8 overnight guests). Life safety egress, smoke alarms, and CO detector requirements under the FL Building Code must be met. Operators should post maximum occupancy inside the unit.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding posted occupancy: code enforcement citation up to 250 dollars. Life-safety violations can trigger DBPR enforcement and suspension of the vacation rental license.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
- [1]FL §509.032
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