Plantation, FL Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)

The registration fee schedule under § 14-225(a) charges $250 to register a hosted vacation rental and $1,000 for a non-hosted one, with annual renewal set at $125 for hosted and $750 for non-hosted units. Amending an existing application costs $75 (hosted) or $375 (non-hosted), and non-hosted rentals additionally pay a $250 compliance safety inspection fee plus a $125 rescheduling fee if the owner causes a missed inspection appointment; hosted rentals are not subject to the compliance inspection fee. Under § 14-225(b), a late annual renewal costs $125 for hosted units and $500 for non-hosted units, operating without a current DBPR transient lodging license draws a $250 (hosted) or $500 (non-hosted) penalty, and operating without the city's registration, Certificate of Compliance, or Business Tax Receipt draws a flat $500 penalty regardless of rental type.

Submitting false or misleading information on any registration application carries a stand-alone $2,500 fine. Beyond these administrative fees, the city issues civil violation tickets for on-the-ground code breaches: $200 for a first uncontested ticket, $300 if contested, and $400 to $500 for a repeat ticket depending on whether it is contested. The fee schedule notes the City Council may revise these amounts annually by resolution.