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Short-term rental rules in Hillsboro Beach, FL
How Hillsboro Beach 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 registration required for each unit
- Town fire and life-safety inspection at registration and each annual renewal
- Occupancy limit of two per bedroom plus two, with a maximum of eight occupants
- No cap, no minimum stay and no residency requirement
Based on: Code of Ordinances Ch. 12, Div. 5, Art. IV, Secs. 12-111 to 12-114 (Ord. 2017-300, passed 11-14-2017; amended Ord.
Summary of the rule
Prior to the initiation of operating as a vacation rental and prior to January 1 for each subsequent year, a vacation rental owner, either personally or through an agent, shall register with the town utilizing forms promulgated by the town.
Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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