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Fort Lauderdale vs. Hollywood: short-term-rental rules
Both Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood carry the same headline short-term-rental status (Allowed with registration) — the differences are in the details below: licensing, taxes, minimum stays, and enforcement.
| Rule | Fort Lauderdale | Hollywood |
|---|---|---|
| STR status | Allowed with registration | Allowed with registration |
| City license / registration | Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rental Registration / Certificate of Compliance; Annual Life-Safety Inspection (Fort Lauderdale); Fort Lauderdale Local Business Tax Receipt | City of Hollywood Vacation Rental License (Code Chapter 119) |
| Primary residence | Not required | Not required |
| Minimum stay | No set minimum | No set minimum |
| Lodging tax | ~13.0% total | ~13.0% total |
| Enforcement | Active | Active |
Neither is clearly easier at the headline level; the decision usually comes down to taxes and minimum-stay rules. Open each full record below for the cited, dated details.
Full Fort Lauderdale rules Full Hollywood rules
Frequently asked questions
Is short-term renting easier in Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood?
Both share the same headline status (Allowed with registration); compare the licensing, tax, and minimum-stay rows above.
Do both Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood require a license or registration?
Fort Lauderdale: yes — Fort Lauderdale Vacation Rental Registration / Certificate of Compliance; Annual Life-Safety Inspection (Fort Lauderdale); Fort Lauderdale Local Business Tax Receipt. Hollywood: yes — City of Hollywood Vacation Rental License (Code Chapter 119).
Informational summary of publicly available sources; not legal advice. Verify against each jurisdiction's official sources.