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The hotel and lodging rules in force in Florida now.

Chapter 509, F.S. and Rules 61C-1, 61C-3. Enforced by DBPR, Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Checked on the primary source; the state record was last reviewed 2026-11-12.

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Hotels and lodging in Florida

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In force

Chapter 509, F.S. and Rules 61C-1, 61C-3

Public lodging licensing and inspection under Chapter 509 and Rules 61C-1, 61C-3 (DBPR page shows the rules PDF revised March 2026). Balcony and railing certificate every three years for buildings three stories or more, s. 509.2112 (2017 statute text read; current-year text not re-read).

Source: primary document

Who enforces it

DBPR, Division of Hotels and Restaurants

Statewide layer. County and city amendments sit on top; confirm the local office for the address.

What changes next

Rulemaking pending

Proposed rule: DBPR noticed amendments to Rule 61C-1.005 (disciplinary guidelines) in the Oct 23, 2026 Florida Administrative Register, adding fines for violations of ss. 509.105 and 509.214, F.S.; comments Oct 23 to Nov 13, 2026; no hearing listed. Confirm with DBPR Hotels and Restaurants.

Dated items

Next 24 months

Nov 13, 2026

Comments close on DBPR proposed amendments to hotel and restaurant disciplinary guidelines (Rule 61C-1.005), adding fines for ss. 509.105 and 509.214, F.S. violationsDBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants · Rule 61C-1.005, F.A.C.

Confirmed date

Questions about the hotel and lodging rules in Florida

Which hotel and lodging rules apply in Florida today?

Chapter 509, F.S. and Rules 61C-1, 61C-3. Public lodging licensing and inspection under Chapter 509 and Rules 61C-1, 61C-3 (DBPR page shows the rules PDF revised March 2026). Balcony and railing certificate every three years for buildings three stories or more, s. 509.2112 (2017 statute text read; current-year text not re-read).

Who enforces the hotel and lodging rules in Florida?

DBPR, Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

What changes next for the hotel and lodging rules in Florida?

Rulemaking pending. Proposed rule: DBPR noticed amendments to Rule 61C-1.005 (disciplinary guidelines) in the Oct 23, 2026 Florida Administrative Register, adding fines for violations of ss. 509.105 and 509.214, F.S.; comments Oct 23 to Nov 13, 2026; no hearing listed. Confirm with DBPR Hotels and Restaurants.