The Town of Fort Myers Beach Community Development Department has sent out warning letters to property owners not in compliance with the town’s short-term vacation rental registration ordinance.
The letters notify property owners that town staff were unable to verify registration compliance as required under Section 10-198 of the towns code of ordinances. The town says it’s encouraging voluntary compliance and providing property owners with an opportunity to complete the registration process before additional enforcement measures are considered.
Registration can be completed online at fmbgov.com/STR.
The Town will conduct a follow-up review beginning June 5th. Property owners who are still not registered after June 5th should contact the town to resolve the issue and avoid potential enforcement action. Enforcement actions may apply to property owners, operators, rental agents, guests, or anyone using a property where a violation has occurred.
I think if you’re going to let Seagate build and all the other highrises then residents should be able to rent their homes. Weekly for everyone. We have already lost our charm to developers thanks to our TC.
If Condos “opt out” aren’t they liable for their own enforcement with a threat of penalty by the town? So why would a condo that doesn’t handle individual owner rentals want to take on policing duties when staff and Boards are already spread thin?