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Temple Terrace advances comprehensive short‑term rental ordinance on first reading

City of Temple Terrace City Council · December 3, 2025
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Summary

Council approved on first reading a short‑term rental ordinance establishing a certificate‑of‑use program, inspections, a $200 annual registration fee, occupancy and parking standards, and enforcement through the code enforcement process, with enforcement targeted at property owners.

The Temple Terrace City Council on Dec. 2 adopted on first reading a comprehensive short‑term rental ordinance designed to register and regulate properties rented on a short‑term basis while complying with state law.

Code Compliance Director Jack Shanks said staff estimates about 150 short‑term rental units operate within the city and proposed a certificate‑of‑use program requiring an initial fire and life‑safety inspection, biennial re‑inspections, and…

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