Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Broward County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredMin Stay: 7Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026
7Min. Night Stay

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$775.00 certificate fee + $75.00 fire inspection fee + $6.00 BTR (first unit); $275.00 each additional unit
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay7
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Allowed in RS-4, RS-5, RD-10, RM-15, RM-16, RM-25, RM-50, B-1, B-1-A; prohibited in RM-25 properties south of Pine Avenue AND west of Bougainvilla Drive with frontage 60 feet or less

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $775.00 certificate fee + $75.).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $775.00 certificate fee + $75..

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

Yes — Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sets a minimum stay of 7 nights.

Where do these Lauderdale-by-the-Sea short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Lauderdale-by-the-Sea's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Broward County, or Florida authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.