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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Temple Terr, FL

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term rentals are permitted under a city Certificate of Use program with operational limits: maximum occupancy capped at two persons per bedroom plus two additional occupants; all parking must be off-street (no lawn/grass parking); required 24/7 local responsible party with contact posted inside the unit; mandatory posting of permit number, occupancy, trash rules and safety information inside the unit; quiet hours 10:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.; property-level fire/life-safety compliance confirmed by fire department inspections (initial and then every two years). Advertisements must display the property’s license/certificate number, maximum occupancy, and parking rules.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Apply for and obtain the city Certificate of Use / short-term rental registration for the property (the certificate is valid one year on initial issuance). 2) Pay the stated annual registration fee ($200 per property as stated in the ordinance) and complete the fire department life-safety inspection (initial inspection and recurring inspections every two years). 3) Maintain required postings inside the unit, keep the responsible local contact available 24/7, comply with renewal/audit requirements at each annual renewal.

Official Resources

Official Temple Terr STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Temple Terr, FL?
Short-term rentals are permitted under a city Certificate of Use program with operational limits: maximum occupancy capped at two persons per bedroom plus two additional occupants; all parking must be off-street (no lawn/grass parking); required 24/7 local responsible party with contact posted inside the unit; mandatory posting of permit number, occupancy, trash rules and safety information inside the unit; quiet hours 10:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.; property-level fire/life-safety compliance confirmed by fire department inspections (initial and then every two years). Advertisements must display the property’s license/certificate number, maximum occupancy, and parking rules.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Temple Terr?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Temple Terr. 1) Apply for and obtain the city Certificate of Use / short-term rental registration for the property (the certificate is valid one year on initial issuance). 2) Pay the stated annual registration fee ($200 per property as stated in the ordinance) and complete the fire department life-safety inspection (initial inspection and recurring inspections every two years). 3) Maintain required postings inside the unit, keep the responsible local contact available 24/7, comply with renewal/audit requirements at each annual renewal.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Temple Terr?
1) Apply for and obtain the city Certificate of Use / short-term rental registration for the property (the certificate is valid one year on initial issuance). 2) Pay the stated annual registration fee ($200 per property as stated in the ordinance) and complete the fire department life-safety inspection (initial inspection and recurring inspections every two years). 3) Maintain required postings inside the unit, keep the responsible local contact available 24/7, comply with renewal/audit requirements at each annual renewal.

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