Property Registration

Vacation Rental Registration 

Under Chapter 12 – Vacation Rentals of the Tamarac Code of Ordinances, every vacation rental is required to obtain a City of Tamarac Vacation Rental Registration before the property is offered or operated as a vacation rental.

All correspondence relating to vacation rentals occurs via email at VacationRental@Tamarac.gov. This includes, but is not limited to, new applications, renewals, ordinance updates, and general questions. Vacation rental violation concerns may be submitted to CodeCompliance@Tamarac.gov or through SeeClickFix.

📋 REGISTRATION PROCESS

Step 1: Apply for all State and County Licenses

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Applicants must first obtain all required State and County licenses, in the following order:

Step 2: Provide Proof of Property Ownership

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Note: If the applicant is not the owner, a notarized Authorization of Agent from the property owner or managing member must be included, listing the property address and permitting the applicant to act on the owner's behalf.

Step 2b: Business Entities

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Step 3: Provide Required Rental Documents

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  • ✔ A blank or sample lease agreement provided to guests. Ensure all required components listed in Chapter 12, Tamarac Code are included.
  • ✔ A sketch or photograph of off-street parking spaces, with the following statement prominently included:
    "No on-street parking permitted"

Step 4: Complete the City of Tamarac Vacational Rental Application

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  • ✅ Applications will be submitted through the Tamarac online permitting portal, OpenGov.
  • ✅ Once accepted, processing time is approximately five (5) business days.

Note: Incomplete applications will be rejected. You will be notified via email of missing documents and must resubmit within ten (10) business days.

🏦 Payment Process

  1. 1️⃣ Once the application is reviewed, the applicant will receive an email containing the Vacation Rental account number and the invoice for payment.
  2. 2️⃣ After the Vacation Rental Registration application is approved, the City of Tamarac Business Tax Receipt (BTR) will be generated and billed separately.
  3. 3️⃣ When both the Vacation Rental Registration fee and the Tamarac BTR fee have been paid, the property will be scheduled for inspection.
Vacation Rental Registration Fee Schedule Amount
Initial Registration (per folio) – includes 1st inspection$200.00
Annual Renewal (per folio)$150.00
Safety Inspection / Reinspection / No-Show Fee$100.00

✔️ Checklist

  1. ☐ Document Checklist 
  2. ☐ Inspection Checklist 

🔔Important Information

  1. ➡️ No application will remain in pending status (payment pending, inspection pending, application rejected, inspection failed) for more than 30 days once notification has been issued to the owner/responsible party.
  2. ➡️ Applications not completed within 30 days will be closed.
  3. ➡️ Accounts not renewed will be closed six (6) months after permit expiration.