Yes—short‑term rentals (STRs) are allowed in Oakland Park, Florida. The City explicitly states it does not prohibit vacation rentals, nor does it regulate their duration or frequency (aligned with Florida law SB 356, Chapter 2014‑71). Instead, Oakland Park regulates STRs through registration, inspections, life‑safety, and compatibility standards in single‑family residential districts. [Oakland Park STR page; Oakland Park Ordinance 0‑2018‑005]

• A “Vacation Rental” in Oakland Park is: a transient public lodging establishment (rented or advertised for rent more than three times per calendar year for fewer than 30 days or one calendar month), without on‑site management, and located in the single‑family residential zoning district. [Oakland Park Ordinance 0‑2018‑005]

How to Start an STR in Oakland Park

1. Confirm zoning and use eligibility

• Vacation Rentals must be in the City’s single‑family residential dwelling zoning district and cannot have on‑site management. [Oakland Park Ordinance 0‑2018‑005]

2. Obtain required state and county business registrations (parallel path)

• Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR): Transient Public Lodging license (if required by the State). [Oakland Park STR page]
• Florida Department of Revenue (DOR): Active certificate/registration for sales surtax and transient rental tax; or proof of a platform agreement that the platform collects/remits these taxes. [Oakland Park Ordinance 0‑2018‑005]
• Broward County Tax Collector: Business Tax Receipt; Tourist Development Tax account setup (for tax collection/remittance). [Oakland Park STR page]

3. Prepare required documentation

• Exterior site sketch showing structures, pools/spas, fencing, and off‑street parking delineation (hand‑drawn acceptable). [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Interior building sketch by floor showing bedrooms, other rooms, exits, hallways, and stairways (hand‑drawn acceptable). [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• List of advertising locations. [Oakland Park Ordinance 0‑2018‑005]
• Agent designation (24/7 contact) and owner information. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Property landline capable of dialing 911. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]

4. Apply and pay city fees

• Register via the City’s portal: Apply online (Avenu Insights). Create a login during registration. [Oakland Park STR page]
• Fees: Initial registration $500; Annual renewal $250. [Oakland Park STR page]
• Inspection and related fees:
  • Inspection: $150
  • Re‑inspection (failure to pass initial inspection): $150
  • Change of agent: $50
  • Modification of registration (may require additional inspection): $50
  • Administrative Fee: $175 [Oakland Park STR page]
• Change of ownership requires a new initial registration fee. [Oakland Park STR page]

5. Complete inspections and operational setup

• An initial inspection is required (Florida Building Code and Florida Fire/Life Safety Code as applicable at time of construction). [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• After each annual renewal, an inspection is required. If you miss an appointment or fail to make the property available within 20 days of notice, you are subject to fines; each day of continued violation is a separate violation. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• On‑site postings required:
  • Owner/agent name, address, and phone (on‑site).
  • Maximum occupancy posted (2 per bedroom; max 8 per lot/structure). [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
  • Maximum number of vehicles allowed and a sketch of off‑street parking locations. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
  • Evacuation notice (must evacuate upon order) and location of nearest hospital. [Oakland Park STR page]
  • Evacuation map posted next to interior door of each bedroom. [Oakland Park STR page]
  • Trash pick‑up days/times and notice of solid waste regulations. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Maintain solid waste requirements and provide a copy of the City’s lease addendum with applicable ordinance excerpts to tenants. [Oakland Park Ordinance]

6. Ongoing compliance

• Annual renewal prior to expiration; maintain current DBPR and DOR certificates and county accounts. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Owner or agent must be available 24/7 by landline/mobile for police/fire/emergency; outside emergencies, response to the City is required Monday–Saturday, 9 am–5 pm. [Oakland Park Ordinance]
• Update registration upon changes to bedrooms, occupancy, or parking counts/spots; modifications may require additional inspection. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Non‑emergency complaint hotline: 800‑683‑2713; after‑hours calls go to Broward Sheriff’s Office Non‑Emergency at 954‑764‑4357. [Oakland Park STR page]

Required Documents, Permits, Licenses, and Guidelines

City of Oakland Park (register each STR separately)

• Vacation Rental Registration form (online via Avenu). [Oakland Park STR page]
• Initial registration fee $500; annual renewal $250. [Oakland Park STR page]
• Inspection fee $150 (re‑inspection $150). [Oakland Park STR page]
• Owner/agent designation (available 24/7). [Oakland Park STR page]
• Property landline capable of calling 911. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Exterior site sketch (off‑street parking delineation). [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Interior building sketch by floor. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Maximum occupancy calculation and postings (2 per bedroom; max 8). [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Posted vehicle count and parking sketch. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Evacuation map posted next to each bedroom interior door; evacuation notice; nearest hospital location. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Trash pick‑up schedule and solid waste notice. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]

State of Florida (DBPR and DOR)

• DBPR Transient Public Lodging license (if required by State). [Oakland Park STR page]
• DOR certificate/registration for sales surtax/transient rental tax, or proof of platform agreement to collect/remit. [Oakland Park Ordinance]

Broward County

• Business Tax Receipt (County requirement). [Oakland Park STR page]
• Tourist Development Tax account. [Oakland Park STR page]

Local reference documents (City forms and guides)

• Short‑Term Rental Ordinance (O‑2018‑005) (PDF). [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance link]
• Short‑Term Rental Inspection Form (ADA). [Oakland Park STR page; Inspection Form link]
• STR Excerpt of General Codes. [Oakland Park STR page; Excerpt link]
• Sub‑Leased Property Owner Affidavit. [Oakland Park STR page; Affidavit link]
• Exterior Site Sketch example (PDF). [Oakland Park STR page; Exterior Sketch link]
• Interior Building Sketch example (PDF). [Oakland Park STR page; Interior Sketch link]
• STR Solid Waste information (PDF). [Oakland Park STR page; Solid Waste link]
• STR Occupancy/Vehicle Posting Form. [Oakland Park STR page; Occupancy Form link]

Specific Regulations (City, County, State)

City of Oakland Park (focused on life‑safety and neighborhood compatibility)

• Allowed use; no prohibition on duration/frequency (per SB 356). [Oakland Park Ordinance]
• Vacation Rentals defined as transient public lodging establishments without on‑site management, located in single‑family residential zoning. [Oakland Park Ordinance]
• Registration required prior to operating and annually thereafter. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Annual inspection required (Florida Building/Fire/Life Safety Codes); re‑inspection fee applies if appointment is missed or inspection fails. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Maximum occupancy capped at 8 occupants per Vacation Rental or per lot/structure when multiple buildings exist; calculation is 2 persons per bedroom (≥100 sq ft) plus 1 per bedroom (≥70 sq ft and <100 sq ft), plus 2 persons; occupancy restriction does not apply to owner‑occupied properties. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Grandfathering provision for properties operated as a Vacation Rental as of the ordinance’s effective date (five‑year period; requires proof of State public lodging license at that time and may cap occupancy at 2 per bedroom). [Oakland Park Ordinance]
• On‑site postings required (owner/agent contact, occupancy, vehicle count and parking sketch, evacuation order, nearest hospital, trash schedule). [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Owner/agent must be reachable 24/7 by phone (landline or mobile). [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Modification trigger events: increase in bedrooms, increase in occupancy, or change in number/location of parking spaces; a new registration is required after a sale/transfer. [Oakland Park STR page; Ordinance]
• Penalties: $250/day for first offense; repeat offenses up to $500/day; $175 administrative fee. [Oakland Park STR page]
• Enforcement through Chapter 24 Article XVII; violations are continuing daily offenses. [Oakland Park Ordinance]

Broward County

• Business Tax Receipt required; Tourist Development Tax account required (tax collection/remittance). [Oakland Park STR page]

State of Florida

• Definitions and scope: “Transient public lodging establishment” (rented or advertised for rent more than three times per calendar year for fewer than 30 days or one calendar month). “Vacation rental” includes individually or collectively owned single‑family dwellings (1–4 units) that meet the transient definition, excluding timeshare projects. [Oakland Park Ordinance]
• SB 356 prohibits local laws from prohibiting vacation rentals or regulating their duration/frequency (local regulations may address life‑safety and compatibility). [Oakland Park Ordinance]

Contact Information (Local Authority in Charge of STRs)

• Short‑Term Rental Coordinator

  • Address: 250 NE 33rd Street, Oakland Park, FL 33334
  • Phone: 954‑630‑4400
  • Email: ShortTermRentals@oaklandparkfl.gov
  • Application Support: Avenu Insights online portal (create a login during registration) [Oakland Park STR page]

• City Hall (general inquiries)

  • 1100 Park Lane East, Oakland Park, FL 33334
  • Phone: 954‑630‑4200
  • Hours: Weekdays 8 am–5 pm [Oakland Park STR page]

• Short‑Term Rental Hotline (non‑emergency complaints)

  • Hotline: 800‑683‑2713 [Oakland Park STR page]

• Broward Sheriff’s Office Non‑Emergency (after‑hours non‑emergency)

  • Phone: 954‑764‑4357 [Oakland Park STR page]

Links to Source Pages (City of Oakland Park, FL)

• Short‑Term Rentals (Oakland Park, FL): oaklandparkfl.gov/581/Short-Term-Rentals
• Short‑Term Rental Ordinance No. 0‑2018‑005 (PDF): www.oaklandparkfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5250/Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance-PDF
• Short‑Term Rental Inspection Form (ADA): www.oaklandparkfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11336/Short-Term-Rental-Inspection-Form-ADA
• STR Excerpt of General Codes: www.oaklandparkfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9649/STR-Excerpt-of-General-Codes
• Short‑Term Rental Sub‑Leased Property Owner Affidavit: www.oaklandparkfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13901/Short-Term-Rental-Sub-Leased-Property-Owner-Affidavit
• Exterior Site Sketch example (PDF): www.oaklandparkfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5214/Exterior-Sketch-PDF
• Interior Building Sketch example (PDF): www.oaklandparkfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5215/Interior-Sketch-PDF
• STR Solid Waste information (PDF): www.oaklandparkfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5317/STR-SOLID-WASTE-INFO-PDF
• STR Occupancy/Vehicle Posting Form: www.oaklandparkfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9653/STR-Occupancy-Form-
• Online STR License Application (Avenu Insights): str.avenuinsights.com/