Important Update: Renewal Deadline Approaching in the City of Fort Lauderdale for Vacation Rental License Renewal!
Attention Fort Lauderdale vacation rental owners: your renewal deadline is fast approaching! Here’s what you need to know:
Renewal Deadline & Fees
- Renewal Deadline: August 1 — all existing vacation rental certificates expire on September 30 each year.
- Late Fee: Submissions or incomplete renewals passed August 1 incur a $75 late fee in the City of Fort Lauderdale
- Miss the Deadline? Applications submitted after September 30 are treated as new applications—carrying a $350 application fee plus a required new inspection.
Why You Don’t Want to Miss It
Missing the renewal not only costs you more, but also resets your compliance timeline and disrupts your rental operations.
How to Renew Your License with Ease
1. File Your Renewal through LauderBuild
Log into—or create—a LauderBuild account and follow these steps:
- Navigate to New Application > Enforcement
- Accept the Terms of Use
- Submit your renewal and required documents via the porta
2. Pay the Renewal Fee
Once your application is accepted, you’ll receive an invoice via email. Keep an eye out for:
- $160 fee for non-owner-occupied rentals
- $80 fee for owner-occupied rentals
3. Prepare for Inspection
If submitted before August 1, you may not need inspection. But if required:
- Use the city’s Vacation Rental Inspection Checklist to prep your property
- A code inspector will contact you to schedule the visit
4. Certificate of Compliance
Once inspection is passed and payment is complete, your Certificate of Compliance will be issued—typically within 3 business days.
Let FL Vacation Rentals Handle Vacation Rental License Renewal for You
Skip the hassle—our experts will manage the entire renewal process:
- Login and form submissions via LauderBuild
- Documentation accuracy checks
- Fee payments
- Inspection prep and follow-up
Let us handle the details so you can continue earning stress-free.
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Quick Reference Table
| Type of Filing | Deadline | Fee | Inspection Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal (non-owner) | On or before 8/1 | $160 | Possibly waved if early |
| Renewal (owner-occupied) | On or before 8/1 | $80 | Same as above |
| Late Renewal (after 8/1) | After 8/1 | $160 + $75 late fee | Yes |
| New Application (after 9/30) | After expire | $350 + new inspection | Yes, full process |
