Vacation rental owners encouraged to register properties by Oct. 31 | City of Sarasota

 

 

Vacation rental owners encouraged to register properties by Oct. 31 | City of Sarasota

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

 

City of Sarasota, FL: The City of Sarasota is encouraging all owners of vacation rentals within the Sarasota city limits to register their vacation rental properties by Oct. 31 to avoid late fees.

The deadline for vacation rental registration is Dec. 31. As of Jan. 1, 2025, operating a vacation rental without a certificate when one is required will constitute a violation of City Code.

The registration requirement applies to single, two, three, and four-family dwelling units operating as vacation rentals within Residential Single and Multi-Family Zoning Districts. Owner occupied vacation rentals, condominiums, cooperatives, or properties rented for 30 days or more are exempt from registration.

The City Commission adopted Ordinance 24-5506 on Feb. 5, 2024, expanding the existing vacation rental registration requirement from the barrier islands to the mainland. Approximately 140 properties are registered on the barrier islands, with 650 additional properties expected to register on the mainland.

Applications can be submitted online via the online portal or in-person at 1575 2nd Street, Third Floor. If you are unsure if a vacation rental certificate of registration is required, please email [email protected] or call 941-263-6623.

Vacation rental owners are encouraged to review the information on the City of Sarasota’s vacation rental webpage and to contact City staff for guidance throughout the application process.