Boynton Beach, Florida

Short-term rentals are legal in Boynton Beach but regulated under an ordinance effective October 1, 2023. A property rented more than three times a year for stays under 30 days counts as a short-term rental and must be registered. Operators first need a Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License and a state sales tax registration. They then obtain a city Certificate of Use and Occupancy and a Business Tax Receipt through the SagesGov online portal. The initial application, including the first inspection, costs $525. Annual renewal, including inspection, costs $325, and reinspections cost $100. A safety inspection covering fire alarms, extinguishers, and clear exits must be scheduled within 10 days of payment. Permits expire September 30 each year and must be renewed before October 1. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement, and no published annual night cap. Owners who live more than an hour away must designate a local responsible party. Occupancy is capped at two persons per bedroom plus two more, up to 10 per unit, and gatherings are capped at 15. Rentals are allowed only in designated zoning districts, and the ordinance limits the concentration of rentals within neighborhoods. Total taxes on bookings come to about 12.5%, made up of the 6% Florida transient rental tax, a 0.5% county surtax, and a 6% county Tourist Development Tax. Since January 1, 2026, the county surtax fell from 1% to 0.5%, lowering the combined rate from about 13%. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. Confirm current rules with the city before buying.