Vacation Rental Renewal

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All communication relating to vacation rental is maintained via email (VacationRental@fortlauderdale.gov). The renewal deadline for certification is August 1^st and all certificates expire September 30^th of every year. The City of Fort Lauderdale Business Tax License expires September 30^th and requires renewal. The City Business tax renewal fee is $157.50 and is invoiced separately from the vacation rental renewal fee.

A $75.00 LATE FEE IS ASSESSED TO ANY VACATION RENTAL RENEWAL APPLICATION NOT SUBMITTED OR INCOMPLETE BY THE RENEWAL DEADLINE.

APPLICATIONS NOT COMPLETELY SUBMITTED AND PAID BY THE EXPIRATION DATE (SEPTEMBER 30th ) ARE PROCESSED AS NEW APPLICATIONS ($350.00 APPLICATION FEE) AND A NEW INSPECTION IS REQUIRED INCLUDING OWNER OCCUPIED PROPERTIES.

RENEWAL PROCESS	NON-OWNER OCCUPIED	OWNER-OCCUPIED (HOMESTEAD EXEMPTED)
1. Complete the vacation rental renewal through LauderBuild Log into your existing account or create a new account. Select New Application > Enforcement. Read and accept the Terms of Use. Complete and submit the vacation rental renewal application along with attaching any applicable documents. (The City of Fort Lauderdale business tax application is not required for renewals unless the information has changed since initial registration.) Please view the LauderBuild FAQ How-To - Vacation Rental Registration for more details.
2. Upon receipt of a complete renewal application, the renewal fee is invoiced, and an email sent to the applicant with their City of Fort Lauderdale vacation rental record number and the link to pay.	$160.00	$80.00
3. A Code Inspector will reach out to schedule an inspection once the renewal fees are paid. Utilize the Inspection Checklist to prepare for the inspection.		Not required if application is submitted before the renewal deadline.
4. A Certificate of Compliance is issued within three business days of passed inspection. Owner-occupied properties receive their certificate within three business days after payment receipt.