Vacation Rentals
Vacation Rentals can only operate if they meet the current requirements as stated in Emergency Order 20-26.
In accordance, to Ordinance 2018-003 All Owners of Vacation Rentals are required to obtain an operating license annually. This law applies to all properties (including rooms and guest houses) rented for less than 30 consecutive days.A list of applicants that have registered and/or that have been issued a Vacation Rental License can be viewed in our list of all Currently Registered Vacation Rentals .To report any suspected illegal operation of vacation rentals visit our MyHB App, to view a list of cited properties.
- Florida Statutes on Short Term Rentals and Preemption: Section 509.032(7).
- Florida Statutes on rental of Homestead Properties: Section 196.061
- Effective, January 1, 2021 Department of Business and Professional Regulation release a statement that, all public lodging establishments regulated by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants must comply with the requirements of Section 509.096.
To Apply For A License
1. Registration Process
Applications: Fill out the Vacation Rental Application form, Business Tax License (BTR) Application and, utilize the Vacation Rental Requirement Checklist to ensure all documents have been obtained. Please be advise that any incomplete application can result to pending status and loss of processing fee.Fees:
| New Vacation Rental Application Fees | |
|---|---|
| Vacation Rental License Fee | $300.00 |
| Annual Processing Fee | $45.00 |
| Business Tax Receipt / Vacation Rental License Fee | $25.00 |
| Annual Processing Fee |
$30.00 |
| Renewal Vacation Rental Application Fees | |
|---|---|
| Renewal Vacation Rental License Fee | $250.00 |
| Annual Processing Fee | $45.00 |
| Renewal Business Tax Receipt / Vacation Rental License Fee | $25.00 |
| Modification of Vacation Rental Application | |
|---|---|
| Vacation Rental Application Modification Fee | $100.00 |
Mail to:
City of Hallandale Beach
Attn: Business Tax & Regulations Division
400 S. Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
2. Regulation/Enforcement
Operating a vacation rental without a Buisiness Tax License and Vacation Rental License is a violation of Chapter 9 in the City of Hallandale Beach Code of Ordinance. Any Vacation Rental found not in compliance the following penalty schedule will be enforced:| Penalty | |
|---|---|
| Vacation Rental Reinstatement After Suspension Fee | $100.00 |
| Vacation Rental Appeal Fee | $200.00 |
| Vacation Rental Penalty (First Offense) |
$250.00 |
| Vacation Rental Penalty (Second or More Offense(s)) |
$500.00 |
Mail to:
City of Hallandale Beach– Code Compliance Division
Attn: Vacation Rental License
400 S. Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Drop off: You may alternatively visit our office at 400 S. Federal Highway between 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m (Monday thru Friday).]
City of Hallandale Beach– Code Compliance Division
Attn: Vacation Rental License
400 S. Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Drop off: You may alternatively visit our office at 400 S. Federal Highway between 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m (Monday thru Friday).]