Dania, Florida

Short-term rentals are permitted, but the rules on file for this market describe the City of Fort Lauderdale program, and enforcement is rated strict. Dania may administer its own requirements, so confirm local rules with the city before buying. Under the Fort Lauderdale program, a property rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days more than three times per year needs three registrations: a Florida DBPR Transient Public Lodging License, a Broward County Business Tax Receipt with Tourist Development Tax registration, and a City of Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rental Certificate of Compliance. City registration costs $350 initially, which covers the first two safety inspections, and renews annually by September 30. Renewal is $160 for non-owner-occupied properties and $80 for owner-occupied properties. Additional inspections cost $100 each, and a mandatory Annual Safety Inspection applies. No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement applies, and no annual night cap is published. Occupancy is limited to two persons per legal bedroom. A noise-level detection device is required, with data retained for 180 days, and quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM. Off-street parking is required, and a 24/7 local responsible party must respond within one hour. Zoning allows vacation rentals in R2, R3, R4, C1, C2 and mixed-use districts, while R1 residential districts and accessory dwelling units in RS-8 and RS-15 districts face restrictions or prohibition. HOA and condominium rules can add further limits. The combined occupancy tax is 13%. A September 2023 ordinance amendment added the noise-device mandate, and a 2024 state preemption bill (SB 280) was vetoed, leaving local rules in place.