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Short-term rental rules in Lauderhill, FL
How Lauderhill 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 STR registration packet required per City LDR §3.1.17 (due before October 1)
- Certificate of use, local business tax receipt and minimum housing inspection required
- Occupancy limit of two persons per sleeping room; 24/7 designated responsible party
- No cap or residency requirement; whole-home STR allowed in all residential land use designations
Based on: Lauderhill Land Development Regulations Art. III §3.1.17 (Short-term vacation rentals); fee at Code of Ordinances
Summary of the rule
In addition to a COU and LBTR, every individual short-term vacation rental location is also required to complete a registration packet annually at the time of city licensure and/or renewal.
Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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