On February 5, 2024, the City Commission adopted Ordinance 24-5506, revising Chapter 34.5 of the City Code. The Ordinance requires all single, two, three, and four-family dwelling units within Residential Single and Multi-Family Zoning Districts citywide to obtain a vacation rental certificate of registration to advertise or operate as a vacation rental. Applications for vacation rentals on the mainland will be accepted beginning July 1, 2024 and are due by October 31, 2024. Please refer to the application guide below for instructions and information regarding the application process. These requirements DO NOT apply to owner occupied vacation rentals, condominiums, cooperatives, or properties rented for 30 days or more. If you are unsure if your property requires a certificate of registration, please contact our office.

 City of Sarasota Vacation Rental Certificate of Registration Guide

Once you have gathered the required documents for the application, please click the button above to apply for a vacation rental certificate of registration. If you wish to file in-person or via US mail, please gather all required documents and mail or deliver the completed application packet to:

City of Sarasota Vacation Rentals

1575 2nd Street, 3rd Floor

Sarasota, FL 34236

Registration Checklist

Initial Application Form

Authorized Representative Form

Declaration of Owner Form

Inspection Checklist Form

Designation of Responsible Party Form

Change of Designation of Responsible Party Form

Renewal Application Form

FEE SCHEDULE: 

Section 34.5-11 Schedule of Fees 

APPLICATION:

Application Fee for an initial certificate of registration:                                                                                           $500.00

Application Fee for a renewed certificate of registration:                                                                                       $350.00

Late Fee for an untimely submitted application for an initial                                              

certificate of registration or a renewed certificate of registration:                                                                         $200.00

Application Fee for an amended certificate of registration:                                                                                   $200.00 

INSPECTIONS: 

Initial inspection:                                                                                                                     included with application fee

First Re-Inspection Fee:                                                                                                                                                   $100.00 

Second and Third Re-Inspection Fee:                                                                                              $200.00 per inspection 

Inspection Fee upon change of ownership:                                                                                                                $200.00 

Note: The fee for your initial inspection is included in the Application Fee. Once the application has been approved and application fee has been paid, you will be contacted by City staff to arrange an inspection.