The City Commission of Delray Beach has created Short Term Rental Regulations for rental housing in the City. The following is a complete guideline for Delray Beach’s short term rental regulations so that anyone can be a responsible host when using platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and other similar services. This rundown should give you a good start in understanding your local laws.
Landlord Permit Registration
Prior to renting, all owners/landlords of residential rental units must acquire a permit from the City. However, for units in federal housing programs, hotels, and motels approved by the State of Florida, landlord permits are not necessary.
The Landlord Permit Application is available on the City’s website. Property owners can apply in person or by mail and must register all people that will occupy the unit. The City requires a copy of each lease and sublease. Moreover, for each applicable rental unit, property owners must acquire a separate permit. However, if several units are under common ownership within a single building, a single permit covering all units may be issued.
The Landlord Permit Fee is $75 per unit.
Purpose of Registration & Unit Occupancy
The City has a responsibility to ensure that all residential communities have a good quality of life. In residential neighborhoods, the constant turnover of residents may cause disruption. A single-family dwelling can have three turnovers, while a multi-family dwelling can have six.
Occupancy Limits
To prevent overcrowding, the City limits the number of unrelated people who can live in the same dwelling unit. In general, no more than three unrelated people may live together in the same residence. Property owners can visit the City’s website to obtain a copy of the City’s definition of family coupled with other documents linked to the Landlord Permit application. They can also call the Rental Housing Section at (561) 243-7210 for further information.
Parking Rules for Vehicles
Residents or tenants must stick a Delray Beach parking sticker to the bottom left side of the rear window of all vehicles. Tenants who apply for a landlord permit can get up to four stickers. They must apply for new decals and present copies of leases if tenants change. The City does not permit parking on lawns or in unoccupied properties. Also, the system will tow away vehicles that are without current tags. Moreover, vehicles that are continually parked at rental locations without parking stickers will be subject to violation notices.
Landlord/Tenant Responsibilities
Landlords must offer enough heating, safe electrical systems, sound structural elements of the property, and functional sanitation facilities. Unless the county court system initiates eviction proceedings, the City does not allow landlords to evict tenants into the community without providing any alternative housing. Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes and Section 117 of the Code of Ordinances apply to all landlord-tenant relations. The City may hold tenants accountable for improper garbage disposal, misuse of particular equipment, and failure to maintain their unit.
Inspections
The Code Enforcement Division of the City of Delray Beach conducts random inspections of rental housing and units to ensure compliance with housing codes in response to complaints. The City records violations and gives property managers/owners and tenants a reasonable amount of time to rectify the situation. Non-compliance might result in fines.
Garbage Collection Policies
According to City Ordinances, vegetative and bulk waste, recycling, and regular garbage cannot be placed out for collection at the curbside before 5:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled collection day. On collection days, all items for collection must be out before 6:00 a.m., and garbage containers must be removed from the curbside by 7:00 p.m.
Tenants can call (561) 243-7219 for schedules or visit the Code Enforcement Division’s office for more information.
Other Regulations
As a responsible host, you must comprehend and abide by other vacation rental rules and regulations that bind you. These include leases, community rules, HOA rules, or other guidelines set up by tenant associations. Feel free to reach out to your landlord, housing authority, or community council to find out more. To get more information about other short term rental regulations, you can also visit Delray Beach’s official website or contact us for further Airbnb Management Delray Beach services.