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Short-term rental rules in Bradenton, FL
How Bradenton regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- Annual vacation rental Certificate of Registration required for each unit
- Safety inspection and posting standards required
- Occupancy cap of 2 per bedroom plus 2, max 12 persons
- No cap on number of rentals and no residency requirement
Based on: Code of Ordinances Ch. 22, Art. III (Vacation Rentals); Ord. 3093 adopted 2022-02-09, amended Ord. 4001 (2022-07-20)
Summary of the rule
No vacation rental shall be rented or offered for rent without a current valid certificate of registration.
Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
Pending legislation
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