Florida State Senate Passes Bill to Regulate Short-Term Vacation Rentals

SOURCE www.newsweek.com
Florida State Senate passed a legislative proposal giving authorities more power to regulate short-term vacation rentals, imposing new statewide requirements and overruling city and county regulations since 2016. The bill, SB 280, includes limits on occupancy, registration requirements, and fines for non-compliance. The controversial measure was passed by the Florida Senate and House and awaits Governor Ron DeSantis' decision.

Key Points

  • New limits on occupancy and registration requirements for short-term vacation rentals
  • Statewide regulations to be overseen by Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  • Criticism over the impact on tourism industry and local economies

Pros

  • Imposes new statewide requirements for short-term vacation rentals
  • Addresses concerns about the impact of short-term rentals on local housing markets
  • Aims to standardize regulations and streamline oversight of the vacation rental market

Cons

  • Shifts authority on the vacation rental market from cities and counties to the state
  • Criticism over the potential impact on tourism and hospitality industry in Florida
  • Controversial measure facing opposition and calls for veto by Governor Ron DeSantis