Hollywood short-term rental noise rules.
Hollywood asks every vacation rental to have noise devices inside and in its main outdoor gathering areas, alerting both you and your guests. Here's what the city expects, in plain English, with a link to the code for each point.
At a glance
- Noise monitor
- Required. Every vacation rental needs noise level detection devices that alert the owner or representative and the guests. As well as the main gathering area inside, an exterior device must be placed in the main outdoor gathering areas, such as patios and pools.1
- Records
- Keep all data the devices produce for 180 days and make it available to the City on request.13
- Noise limit
- Residential limits at or beyond the property line: 65 dBA or 65 dBC from 7am to 10pm, and 55 dBA or 55 dBC from 10pm to 7am.2
- Response time
- The vacation rental representative must be able to be at the property within 60 minutes of being notified.1
- Fines
- Noise ordinance violations may be fined $100 for a first, $500 for a second within six months, and $1,000 per occurrence for a third or later within six months.2
- Permit consequences
- The City may suspend a license on a second finding of the same violation, and will suspend it on a third finding of any violation, within 12 months. A suspension lasts up to one year.1
How Alertify helps
How Alertify covers each point.
Alertify covers the indoor monitor. You'll still need an outdoor device for the patio, pool and other outdoor gathering areas.
Alerts you and your guest.
You get a notification and your guest gets a friendly message, automatically.
Unlimited days of record.
Well beyond the City's 180 days, ready to share.
Early notice.
Know the moment sound rises, so you can respond well within the City's 60 minutes.
Quiet-hours thresholds.
Set a night-time limit that matches 10pm–7am.
FAQ
Hollywood noise rules, answered.
Where do noise devices need to go in a Hollywood vacation rental?
In the main gathering area inside, plus an exterior device in the main outdoor gathering areas, such as patios and pools. They must alert you and your guests.
How long do I need to keep noise data?
180 days, available to the City on request.
What are the noise limits at night?
From 10pm to 7am, the residential limit is 55 dBA or 55 dBC at or beyond the property line. From 7am to 10pm it is 65 dBA or 65 dBC.
What are the fines?
Noise ordinance violations may be fined $100 for a first violation, $500 for a second within six months, and $1,000 per occurrence for a third or later within six months.
Sources
- Hollywood Code of Ordinances Chapter 119 – Vacation Rental License Programcodelibrary.amlegal.com
- Noise Ordinance (City of Hollywood)hollywoodfl.org
- Vacation Rental License (City of Hollywood)hollywoodfl.org