Hollywood, FL vacation rental license: requirements and process
Hollywood runs its own city vacation rental license program on top of state and Broward County licensing. Here is what the city asks for.
Last updated October 2026
Who needs a city license
Any residential property in Hollywood used as a vacation rental needs a city vacation rental license, in addition to the Florida DBPR license and Broward County tourist development tax registration. The license should be in place before you advertise the property.
What the application requires
- A completed city application naming the owner, the rental address, and a vacation rental representative with a phone number
- A copy of your current Florida Department of Revenue certificate of registration
- A statement of whether the rental will have ten or fewer occupants or more than ten
- The application fee set by the city
Applications are sworn under penalty of perjury, so every detail needs to be accurate. Depending on the property type, a city certificate of use and a city business tax receipt may also be required.
Open violations block the license
Clear violations first. Hollywood will not issue a vacation rental license on a property with open code violations. If our Property Check finds any, we'll tell you exactly what needs to be resolved before filing.
Step-by-step
- Confirm the property can operate, including condo or HOA rules.
- Register with the Florida Department of Revenue, then get your DBPR vacation rental license.
- Register for Broward County tourist development tax.
- Resolve any open violations.
- Apply for the Hollywood vacation rental license and any certificate of use or business tax receipt your property type needs.
- Keep the license renewed and your representative's contact details current.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a city license for an Airbnb in Hollywood, FL?
Yes. Hollywood requires a city vacation rental license in addition to state and Broward County licensing.
Can I get a license if my property has code violations?
No. The city will not issue a vacation rental license on a property with open violations.
Who is the vacation rental representative?
A contact person named on the application, with a phone number, who can respond to issues at the property. It can be the owner.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees are current as of October 2026 based on city and industry sources, and they change often. Confirm with the city before applying.