CAPE CORAL, Fla. \u2014 New rental registration rules take effect on January 1, 2026 in Cape Cora.<\/p>\n
The city said it brings stronger enforcement measures for all rental properties, while some of the rules are just revised. <\/p>\n
New annual fees and registration requirements<\/p>\n
All residential rental properties must now register annually with fees of $35 for long-term rentals lasting more than six months and $350 for short-term rentals of six months or less.<\/p>\n
The registration requirement applies to all residential rental properties leased to another person or entity, including single-family homes, duplexes, multi-family dwellings and condominiums.<\/p>\n
Enforcement and penalties<\/p>\n
Property owners who fail to register face a $50 fine and referral to Code Compliance for enforcement. The same penalty applies to owners who fail to renew within 30 days of their anniversary date.<\/p>\n
Additional enforcement provisions include escalating fines for late renewals. Long-term rental violations carry penalties of $250 for first offenses and $500 for repeat violations. Short-term rental violations result in $500 fines for first offenses and $1,000 for repeat violations.<\/p>\n
Property owners who misrepresent their rental type or fail to register entirely may face separate higher penalties.<\/p>\n
Registration process and timeline<\/p>\n
Renewal dates are tied to each property’s last registration date rather than January 1. The city will send renewal notices to billing contacts on file before anniversary dates.<\/p>\n
Revenue from fines will support code enforcement, police services and rental registration software.<\/p>\n
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