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Short-term rental rules in Punta Gorda, FL
How Punta Gorda 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.
- local vacation-rental registration + Business Tax Receipt required
- mandatory pre-BTR city inspection (zoning/building/fire) per Code §12-6
- maximum-occupancy standard (2/bedroom + 2, min 50 sq ft/person)
- state DBPR vacation-rental license + local BTR + tourist-development tax (general/process)
Based on: Punta Gorda Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Business Taxes) incl. §12-6 vacation-rental inspection; local vacation-rental
Summary of the rule
Punta Gorda Code §12-6: dwelling used for vacation rental must be inspected by the City for zoning/building/fire compliance prior to BTR issuance
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Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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