Broward County, Florida · checked 26 October 2026

Short-term rental investing near Fort Lauderdale: the rules, plainly

Every city around Fort Lauderdale lets you run a short-term rental, and every one makes you register first. Here are the fees, inspections and guest limits in five cities, side by side, from each City's own pages, plus the Florida licence everyone needs.

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Unit A living room at 3541 NE 13th Ave, virtually staged — Unit A living room, 3541 NE 13th Ave, Oakland Park. Virtually staged; Unit A is sold unfurnished.

The front of 3541 NE 13th Ave: Unit A left door, Unit B right door

Now selling · 3541 NE 13th Ave, Oakland Park

Two new 5-bedroom pool homes, each STR-eligible, subject to licensing

Each home can hold its own Oakland Park licence: up to 16 guests combined, subject to licensing. Three minutes from Wilton Drive, with Fort Lauderdale beach and Las Olas close by.

5 bedrooms6 full bathsPrivate plunge poolCompleted 2026

$1,485,000 each · pricing for buyers of both — ask Share

See the homes →Unit A Unit B Buy both

First, the state

A Florida licence for every rentalA home or condominium unit rented to guests more than three times a year for under 30 days is a vacation rental in Florida law. It needs a licence from the DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants, and every city below asks for proof of it.

Source: Florida Statutes §509.242 · Florida DBPR: Hotels & Restaurants · City of Oakland Park: Short-Term Rentals

Cities can't ban themFlorida law stops cities from banning short-term rentals or limiting how often or how long they are rented. Cities regulate them instead: registration, inspections, occupancy and local contacts.

Source: City of Wilton Manors: Vacation Rentals

Bills to watchSB 280 (2024), a state overhaul of vacation-rental rules, was vetoed on 27 June 2024. In 2026 a pool-safety bill for rentals, SB 658, passed the Senate 37–0 on 19 February and died in the House on 13 March; its House counterpart, HB 79, died in committee the same day. It may come back in 2027.

Source: Florida Realtors, June 2024 · Florida Senate: SB 658 (2026) · Florida Senate: HB 79 (2026)

City by city

Each row comes from that City's own pages, checked 26 October 2026. Fees change; where a figure could not be confirmed, it says “check with the City”.

Read the table with two things in mind. The City rules are only part of the picture: enforcement and the supply of licensable homes differ more from city to city than the fee schedules do. And at 3541 NE 13th Ave, the City of Oakland Park has confirmed in writing, in a zoning verification obtained through the seller's counsel at Becker, that each of the two condominium units can hold its own short-term rental licence.

City	Licence needed	Registration / renewal	Inspection	Guest limit	Other notable rules
Oakland Park	City Short-Term Rental registration (2018 ordinance, O-2018-005) + DBPR licence	$500 registration · $250 a year to renew	$150 · re-inspection $150	2 per bedroom, 8 per rental	Owner or agent reachable 24/7 911-capable landline Evacuation map at each bedroom door; floor-plan and parking sketches Fines $250 a day first offence, up to $500 repeat New owner = new registration Source: City of Oakland Park: Short-Term Rentals
Wilton Manors	Vacation Rental Certificate of Compliance + City business tax receipt + DBPR licence	$375 new (includes first inspection) · $350 a year to renew	$150 safety or re-inspection	2 per sleeping room, plus 2 in a common area	Responsible party on site within 1 hour One vehicle per bedroom, no street parking Someone 21+ on the lease Trespass agreement with the City An older City sheet shows $500 / $300. Check with the City Source: City of Wilton Manors: Vacation Rentals · Wilton Manors application, rev. Jan 2023
Fort Lauderdale	Vacation Rental Certificate of Compliance + DBPR, Broward and City tax registrations	$880 new (up to 4 units, includes first inspection) · $650 a year to renew	$100 each further inspection; inspected again at renewal	2 per bedroom	Off-street parking only Certificates expire 30 September; renew by 1 August $1,000 a day for operating without a certificate (Sept 2026 ordinance) Source: Fort Lauderdale: registration · Fort Lauderdale: renewal · Fort Lauderdale: Vacation Rental Program
Pompano Beach	Annual short-term rental permit + DBPR licence + tax registrations	$675 new (house or duplex; $750 triplex or quad) · $375 a year to renew	Multi-department inspection after approval	Check with the City	Permits run 1 October – 30 September Not transferable: a new owner needs a new permit Up to $1,000 a day for operating without one Source: City of Pompano Beach: Short-Term Rentals · Pompano Beach submittal requirements, Jul 2026 · Pompano Beach Code §153.08
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea	Short Term Rental Certificate for each unit + DBPR licence + Town tax receipt	$750 first unit · $500 a year to renew (2017 fee schedule)	Annual inspection required; $75 safety or re-inspection	Check with the City	24/7 local contact on site within 3 hours Notarised application with floor plan and parking sketch Check with the City for current fees. Source: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea application and fee schedule

On the guest limits. Oakland Park's 8-guest cap applies per licensed rental, and the cap is per lot or structure where several dwellings share one. At 3541 each home is a separate condominium unit with its own licence, so the pair is marketed as up to 16 guests combined, subject to licensing: more than any single licensed house in the table. Oakland Park is also the lowest-cost city here to register in.

Oakland Park, in detail

The City adopted its short-term rental rules in 2018 and applications are made online. A change of ownership needs a new initial registration.

$500 to registerthen $250 a year to renew

$150 inspectionre-inspection $150 if you fail

2 per bedroom, 8 maxposted at the property, with a vehicle limit

24/7 contactowner or agent, name and number posted on site

911 landlinea phone line that can dial 911

Maps and sketchesevacuation map at each bedroom door; floor-plan and parking sketches

PaperworkDBPR licence, Florida sales tax, Broward tourist tax and business tax receipts

Fines$250 a day first offence; up to $500 a day repeat; $175 admin fee

Source: City of Oakland Park: Short-Term Rentals

Why 3541 NE 13th Ave works under these rules

Each home, its own licenceThe City of Oakland Park confirmed in writing (letter obtained through the seller's counsel at Becker) that each condominium unit can hold its own Short-Term Rental License.

Up to 16 guests combined8 per home under the City's cap, so up to 16 guests combined across the two, subject to licensing. Five bedrooms each.

Built for the inspectionCompleted 2026 to today's code, with impact-rated windows and doors throughout.

Your licence, in your nameThe licence does not transfer. Each owner applies, passes the inspection, meets the local-contact rules and renews each year.

The numbers, one home

$225Kabout $225K a year gross: what comparable pool homes nearby earn once established

$323KTop 10%: the strongest, most established operators nearby

$146,900operating income a year, self-managed ($233,000 at Top 10%)

$101,800with a manager at 20% ($168,500 at Top 10%)

After booking and payment costs (8.5% blended), tax, insurance, utilities and the HOA fee (~$47,900, est.), and supplies, repairs and licences (~$11,000). Mortgage not deducted. Market data: 109 five-bedroom pool homes within about 6.5 miles, median $678 a night at 61% occupancy (PriceLabs, Oct 2026). Buying both: about $451K a year gross combined. Pricing for buyers of both — ask Share. Estimate, not a guarantee.

Source: Buyer Handout, 26 Oct 2026

Virtually staged 3541 NE 13th Ave, Unit A · Pool and backyard

Unit A · Pool and backyard

Unit B · Private plunge pool

Artist's concept 3541 NE 13th Ave, The planned Glenwood Garden from Unit B's balcony

The planned Glenwood Garden from Unit B's balcony

Unit B · Dining

Artist's concept of Glenwood Garden as seen from the back balcony of 3541 NE 13th Ave. Construction begins October 2026; the final garden may differ.

The Buyer Handout (PDF)

Two pages: the homes, the rental numbers for one home or both, the costs line by line and the licensing steps.

Download the handout ↓

Questions investors ask

Short answers, from the City and state sources above.

Does the short-term rental licence transfer to a buyer?

No. In Oakland Park each owner applies in their own name; the City says a change of ownership needs a new initial registration. Pompano Beach permits are not transferable either. Plan for the registration, inspection and DBPR licence after you close.

Can both units at 3541 NE 13th Ave be licensed?

Yes, each separately. The City of Oakland Park has confirmed in writing (letter obtained through the seller's counsel at Becker) that each condominium unit can hold its own Short-Term Rental License, for up to 16 guests combined, subject to licensing.

What does Oakland Park inspect?

Building and fire codes, plus the posted items: occupancy and vehicle limits, the owner or agent's contact details, trash rules, the evacuation notice, the nearest hospital, an evacuation map at each bedroom door and a 911-capable landline. The inspection is $150.

How many guests can stay?

In Oakland Park, 2 per bedroom and 8 per rental. Fort Lauderdale allows 2 per bedroom; Wilton Manors 2 per sleeping room plus 2 in a common area. For Pompano Beach and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, check with the City.

Do I need a state licence too?

Yes. Florida treats a home or condominium unit rented more than three times a year for under 30 days as a vacation rental, licensed by the DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants. You will also register for Florida sales tax and Broward County tourist tax.

Is Florida changing the rules?

SB 280, a state overhaul, was vetoed in June 2024. A 2026 pool-safety bill for rentals passed the Senate 37–0 but died in the House on 13 March 2026, and may come back in 2027.

More local guides

Oakland Park is rising Glenwood Garden New construction in Oakland Park Oakland Park & Wilton Manors guide Buying a second home in Fort Lauderdale The parks next door 3541 NE 13th Ave: the homes

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Tell Share how you'd use it: a second home, an investment, or buying both. She'll send the buyer handout and set up a showing.

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City rules come from each City's own web pages and forms, checked 26 October 2026; fees and rules change, so confirm with the City before you buy. Rental figures are our projection from PriceLabs market data (October 2026) and local operators; estimate, not a guarantee. Images labelled “Virtually staged” are digitally furnished; “Artist's concept” images are illustrations. Artist's concept of Glenwood Garden as seen from the back balcony of 3541 NE 13th Ave. Construction begins October 2026; the final garden may differ. STR-eligible, subject to licensing. This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice; speak with your own advisers. 3541 NE 13th Avenue, Units A & B, Oakland Park, FL 33334, listed by Share Ross, The Rockstar Group, brokered by eXp Realty. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Short-term rental investing near Fort Lauderdale: the rules, plainly

Two new 5-bedroom pool homes, each STR-eligible, subject to licensing

First, the state

City by city

Oakland Park, in detail

Why 3541 NE 13th Ave works under these rules

The numbers, one home

The Buyer Handout (PDF)

Questions investors ask

More local guides

Talk to Share

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