Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hollywood, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hollywood, FL, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are regulated as 'Vacation Rentals' and require a noise level detection device with 180-day data retention. Operators must adhere to specific occupancy limits, parking requirements, and maintain active licenses with the Florida DBPR and Department of Revenue. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are regulated as 'Vacation Rentals' and require a noise level detection device with 180-day data retention. Operators must adhere to specific occupancy limits, parking requirements, and maintain active licenses with the Florida DBPR and Department of Revenue.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hollywood. Submit an online application via the City’s Vacation Rental portal including a notarized owner certification and proof of state/county tax registrations. Schedule and pass an initial safety and compliance inspection, then renew the license annually with a re-inspection.

Submit an online application via the City’s Vacation Rental portal including a notarized owner certification and proof of state/county tax registrations. Schedule and pass an initial safety and compliance inspection, then renew the license annually with a re-inspection.

Vrbo is permitted in Hollywood, FL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Hollywood are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

The most recent tracked change in Hollywood is "Hollywood STR Registration Compliance Campaign" (2024-09-01, status: passed). Hollywood ramped up enforcement of its STR registration requirement, sending violation notices to unregistered operators found on booking platforms. See the regulatory updates section on this page for the full history.

Yes. Hollywood requires all STR operators to register with the city and obtain a business tax receipt. The Florida state rental license from DBPR is also required. Annual renewal and compliance inspections apply.

No. Florida's SB 280 preempts local STR bans. Hollywood can regulate operational aspects (occupancy limits, parking, noise) but cannot prohibit STRs outright.

Broward County has its own tourism development tax (bed tax) that STR operators must collect and remit in addition to city-level requirements. Always verify current requirements with both Hollywood and Broward County.