West Palm Beach STR occupancy is capped at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, with a maximum of 10 persons per unit regardless of bedroom count. Overnight occupancy and daytime guest limits are enforced separately under the city STR ordinance.
Per WPB STR registration rules, maximum overnight occupancy is calculated as 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons (children under 3 typically excluded). Total cap is 10 persons regardless of bedroom count. Daytime visitors increase the limit by no more than 6 additional persons. Occupancy must be posted inside the unit. Events, weddings, and parties exceeding posted occupancy are prohibited. FL §509.032 allows reasonable occupancy regulations tied to bedroom count or square footage.
Exceeding posted occupancy: $500 first offense, $1,000 repeat. Hosting unpermitted events: up to $5,000 plus registration suspension.
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