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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Boynton Beach, FL

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

STRs are regulated and must be registered if the property is rented more than three times per year for periods less than 30 days; whole-unit rentals only (no individual bedrooms); required safety items include operable smoke detectors in each room, fire extinguisher(s), emergency lighting at primary ingress/egress, and pool compliance with Florida Chapter 515; a Local Responsible Party (LRP) must be designated who resides in Broward, Palm Beach or Martin County and can respond within ~1 hour. State-level licenses (Florida DBPR transient public lodging) and Florida Department of Revenue registration are required.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Obtain required state registrations (DBPR Transient Public Lodging license and Florida Dept. of Revenue registration), complete and submit the City Short-Term Rental application and required attachments to the Business Tax Receipt Office with the non-refundable application fee; 2) schedule and pass inspections by Community Standards and Fire Rescue within 30 days of filing a complete application; 3) obtain Certificate of Use & Occupancy and Business Tax Receipt, pay stated fees and renew annually (initial fee $525 per unit; annual renewal $325 per unit; re-inspection $100 as stated).

Official Resources

Official Boynton Beach STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Boynton Beach, FL?
STRs are regulated and must be registered if the property is rented more than three times per year for periods less than 30 days; whole-unit rentals only (no individual bedrooms); required safety items include operable smoke detectors in each room, fire extinguisher(s), emergency lighting at primary ingress/egress, and pool compliance with Florida Chapter 515; a Local Responsible Party (LRP) must be designated who resides in Broward, Palm Beach or Martin County and can respond within ~1 hour. State-level licenses (Florida DBPR transient public lodging) and Florida Department of Revenue registration are required.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Boynton Beach?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Boynton Beach. 1) Obtain required state registrations (DBPR Transient Public Lodging license and Florida Dept. of Revenue registration), complete and submit the City Short-Term Rental application and required attachments to the Business Tax Receipt Office with the non-refundable application fee; 2) schedule and pass inspections by Community Standards and Fire Rescue within 30 days of filing a complete application; 3) obtain Certificate of Use & Occupancy and Business Tax Receipt, pay stated fees and renew annually (initial fee $525 per unit; annual renewal $325 per unit; re-inspection $100 as stated).
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Boynton Beach?
1) Obtain required state registrations (DBPR Transient Public Lodging license and Florida Dept. of Revenue registration), complete and submit the City Short-Term Rental application and required attachments to the Business Tax Receipt Office with the non-refundable application fee; 2) schedule and pass inspections by Community Standards and Fire Rescue within 30 days of filing a complete application; 3) obtain Certificate of Use & Occupancy and Business Tax Receipt, pay stated fees and renew annually (initial fee $525 per unit; annual renewal $325 per unit; re-inspection $100 as stated).
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction