West Palm Beach, Florida has implemented regulations for non-owner occupied short-term rentals (STRs). Here are the key points:
- Licensing: All STR operators must obtain a rental license from the City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, and the State of Florida1.
- Tourist Development Tax (TDT): A 6% tax on total taxable rental receipts must be collected and remitted for short-term stays3.
- Business Tax Receipt (BTR): Property owners must secure a BTR for each rental property, which acts as a rental license and must be renewed annually3.
- Rental Tax Application: All rental units within the city must secure a rental tax application, available on the City's website1.
- Inspections: Properties may be subject to Code Compliance and Fire Inspections, especially if more than two units are under the same roof5.
- Minimum Stay: There is a 7-night minimum stay requirement in accordance with City of West Palm Beach ordinances1.
- Geographic Caps: The city has established a maximum percentage of short-term rentals that can be non-owner occupied1.
- Statewide Registry: As of 2024, all short-term rental hosts in Florida must register their properties with a new statewide database managed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation3.
- Occupancy Limits: Florida state law sets a maximum overnight occupancy of two people per bedroom, plus two additional people in one common area3.
- Responsible Party: STRs must designate a person available 24/7 to handle complaints or emergencies3.
