https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/sanibel/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Sanibel, FL. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/sanibel/ All Sanibel vacation rentals must maintain a valid Florida DBPR vacation rental license. The DBPR's biennial inspection requirements include fire safety, pool barrier compliance (for properties with pools), and maximum occupancy verification. Post-Ian properties must also provide documentation of building permit completion for all reconstruction work. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT florida-sanibel-2023-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/sanibel/ Following Hurricane Ian's catastrophic impact on Sanibel in September 2022, the city updated its STR permitting process to require proof that rebuilt or significantly repaired properties meet current building codes and FEMA flood zone construction standards before rental licenses are issued or renewed. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT florida-sanibel-2023-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/sanibel/ The Sanibel Causeway, destroyed by Hurricane Ian, was repaired and reopened to traffic in late 2022, enabling island access and the gradual recovery of the STR market. Recovery has been significant but uneven across the island, with some neighborhoods still in active rebuild phases as of 2025. Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT florida-sanibel-2022-11-21