Hollywood, Florida has specific regulations for short-term rentals (STRs), including non-owner occupied properties. Here are the key points:
- Licensing: All STR operators, including those with non-owner occupied properties, must obtain a Vacation Rental License Certificate, a Certificate of Use Application, and a Business Tax Receipt15.
- No primary residence requirement: Hollywood does not require that a vacation rental be a primary residence, allowing investors to own and manage multiple STRs7.
- Occupancy limits: The city has set occupancy rules for all STRs:
- Minimum 150 square feet for the first occupant, 100 square feet for each additional occupant6.
- Bedrooms must have at least 70 square feet for one occupant or 50 square feet per person if shared6.
- Overnight occupancy cannot exceed 1.5 times the daytime limit, excluding children under four6.
- Noise regulations: The city enforces strict noise ordinances, with quiet hours between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am3.
- Waste management: STRs must have proper trash storage containers and contract for side-door pick-up service, except for properties with alley garbage collection3.
- Parking: All STRs must comply with relevant parking codes as outlined in Chapter 72 of the Hollywood Code of Ordinances3.
- Taxes: STR operators are subject to the Florida Discretionary Sales Surtax of 0.5%-1.5% on listing prices for reservations of 182 nights and shorter1.
