https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/fort-lauderdale/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Fort Lauderdale, FL. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/fort-lauderdale/ Fort Lauderdale joined a coalition of Florida municipalities lobbying the state legislature to amend or repeal SB 280, arguing that the preemption prevents cities from adequately protecting residential neighborhoods from commercial STR activity. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT florida-fort-lauderdale-2025-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/fort-lauderdale/ Fort Lauderdale enacted zoning amendments limiting short-term rental activity in RS (single-family residential) and RM (low-density residential) zones, while maintaining STR access in tourist commercial, marine entertainment, and higher-density residential districts near the beach and Las Olas corridor. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT florida-fort-lauderdale-2023-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/fort-lauderdale/ All vacation rental operators in Fort Lauderdale must register with the city, obtain a business tax receipt, and pass a safety inspection. Registration requires a 24/7 local contact designation and proof of a Florida DBPR vacation rental license. Renewal is annual. Sat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT florida-fort-lauderdale-2023-04-01