Airbnb Rental Laws and Regulations Pompano Beach, FL

How does Pompano Beach, Florida define a short-term (Airbnb) rental (STR)?

A short-term (Airbnb) rental is a dwelling unit that rents or leases any living quarters or accommodation by the day, week, month, or any other length of time for a term of six months or less in a calendar year. An example of short-term rental may include a home posted on a website like airbnb.com, vrbo.com, or other similar services.

Source – Pompano Beach FL Vacation Rental Resource Homepage

Does the city of Pompano Beach, Florida have any zoning restrictions for Vacation Rentals?

There are no zoning restrictions in the latest ordinance

Limitation to the number of properties in the market

Chalet’s research team has not found any limitations to the number of properties one can hold in the market that is enforced by either Broward County or Pompano Beach. 

What are Pompano Beach, Florida’s requirements for obtaining a Vacation Rental License?

As a part of the required permit, there are several standards associated with operating a short-term (Airbnb) rental. Operators must obtain a license as a Transient Public Lodging Establishment with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, a certificate of registration with the Florida Department of Revenue, a Broward County Business Tax Receipt and a City Business Tax Receipt. Upon approval of the permit, an Inspection will be organized that will include several inspectors from a variety of city departments.

Source: Pompano Beach FL Vacation Rental License Website

What are the costs associated with a Vacation Rental License in Hollywood Florida?

Initial Application for a Single Family or Duplex: $675

Initial Application for a Triplex or Quadplex: $750

Renewal Application fee: $375

Inspection fee: 

Inspection “No Show” fee: $50

Inspection “Admittance Denial” fee: $50

Fines:

Daily fine for operation without permit: $1,000 

 Source: Pompano Beach Vacation Rental Ordinance 

Does Pompano Florida have Vacation Rental occupancy limits? 

Yes. 

Occupancy standards. In addition to the standards regarding occupancy in 153.33(E), the following standards apply:

Occupancy shall be limited to that permitted in the underlying Zoning District.

In no case shall occupancy be greater than 2 persons per bedroom.

Source: Pompano Beach Vacation Rental Ordinance 

Does Pompano Beach Florida require an inspection for investors to obtain a STR license? What are the physical and structural requirements for a vacation rental?

Yes.

Inspectors from the city’s Landscape Division, Code Compliance Division, Building Inspections Division and Fire Department are hereby authorized to inspect all Short Term Rental Housings to insure compliance with the City of Pompano Beach Code of Ordinances, the Florida Building Code and the Florida Fire Prevention Code. The inspectors may be accompanied by Law Enforcement Officers for purposes of safety, when required. If violations are found, all violations must be corrected and the dwelling unit must be re-inspected prior to issuance of the initial Short Term Rental Permit as provided herein.

An inspector from the City’s Code Compliance Division, Building Inspections Division, and Fire Department are hereby authorized to inspect all dwellings governed by this chapter to ensure compliance with all minimum housing code requirements. When an Inspector is required to enter onto private premises to make an inspection, he shall do so with the consent of the owner, operator, lessee or occupant. In the event that consent to enter the premises is withheld, the Inspector may make application to the proper court for an order requiring access to the premises.

Inspections of all buildings or structures shall be made during reasonable hours. If the Code Compliance Officer, Building Inspections Division Inspector, and/or Fire Department Inspector, has probable cause to believe an immediate threat exists to the health, welfare or safety of persons in or about any building or structure governed by this chapter, he may direct that inspection an inspection be made at that time.

No Show and Admittance Denied Fees.

No Show Fee: If the City has made an appointment with the 24-hour contact person to complete and inspection, and the 24-hour contact person fails to admit the inspector at the scheduled time, the property owner shall be charged a “no show” fee of $50.00.

Admittance Denied Fee: If the inspector(s) is denied admittance by the 24-hour contact person the property owner shall be charged and “admittance denial” fee of $50.00.

Source: Pompano Beach Vacation Rental Ordinance 

Does Pompano Beach, Florida have any responsible agent requirements?

Yes. Every vacation rental representative requires:

Twenty-four-hour contact person. In addition to the responsibilities required for a 24-hour contact person as provided in 155.33(F), the additional responsibilities of the 24-hour contact person for a Short Term Rental Housing are required:

1. Be available and have the authority to address or coordinate problems associated with the property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
2. Be situated within 25 miles of the short-term rental;
3. Maintain the entire property free of garbage and refuse. Provided, however, that this provision shall not prohibit the storage of garbage and litter in authorized receptacles for collection; 
4. See that the provisions of this section are complied with and promptly address any violations of this section or any violations of law, which may come to the attention of the 24-hour contact person; and
5. Inform all occupants prior to occupancy of the property of the regulations regarding parking, garbage and refuse, noise, and outdoor musical performances.

Source: Pompano Beach Vacation Rental Ordinance 

What are the duration and renewal terms on a Pompano Beach, Florida Vacation Rental license?

Annual renewal of permit required. The Permit shall apply from October 1 of each year and shall expire on September 30. The Short Term Rental Permit shall be renewed annually. Failure of the property owner to renew and maintain the annual permit shall constitute a violation. Evidence of payment of the Broward County Tourist Development Tax shall be required for annual renewal. 

Source: Pompano Beach Vacation Rental Ordinance 

In Pompano Beach, Florida, do Airbnb and VRBO remit taxes on the hosts behalf? Are there any taxes that the host must track and pay directly to Pompano Beach, Florida?

Airbnb and VRBO remit the following taxes on the hosts behalf.

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in the State of Florida will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Florida Transient Rental Tax: 6% of the listing price including any cleaning fee for reservations 182 nights and shorter. For detailed information, visit the Florida Dept. of Revenue website.
• Florida Discretionary Sales Surtax: 0.5%-1.5% of the listing price including any cleaning fee for reservations 182 nights and shorter. The State imposes both a statewide 6% tax and a local 0.5-1.5% tax, which varies by county. For detailed information, visit the Florida Dept. of Revenue website.
• County Tourist Development Taxes collected by the State: 2-5% of the listing price including any cleaning fee for reservations 182 nights and shorter. The state administers 23 county taxes, including: Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Desoto, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Levy, Madison, Okeechobee, Pasco, Sumter, Wakulla, and Washington.

Guests who book Airbnb listings that are located in Broward County, FL will pay the following taxes as part of their reservation:

• Broward County Tourist Development Tax: 6% of the listing price including any cleaning fee for reservations 182 nights and shorter in Broward County. For detailed information, please visit the Broward County website.

Source: Airbnb Article Titled “Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Florida”

Who should I contact if I have questions regarding Pompano Beach, Florida Vacation Rentals?

Vacation Rental Licenses:  954.786.4654 – linda.cebrian@copbfl.com

Code Compliance: 954.786.4361  –  Link