Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution directing the County Administrator to publish Notice of Public Hearing to be held on April 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in Room 422 of Governmental Center East to consider enactment of a proposed Ordinance, the title of which is as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE LANDLORD REGISTRATION, MINIMUM STANDARDS, AND RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTIONS PROGRAM (“PROGRAM”); AMENDING SECTION 39-118 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”) BY ELIMINATING THE ANNUAL RENEWAL FEE FOR THE PROGRAM; RENUMBERING ARTICLES IX½ AND X½ OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners)
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Why Action is Necessary
Applicable law requires the publication of notice and a public hearing for enactment of amendments to the Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Code”).
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the setting of a public hearing during which the Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) may consider enacting the proposed Ordinance.
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Summary Explanation/Background
The proposed Ordinance amends Article IX½ of Chapter 39 of the Code related to the Landlord Registration, Minimum Standards, and Residential Rental Property Inspections Program (“Program”).
The purpose of the Program is to create a landlord registration database of current and accurate information required to contact a property owner, or designated entity, regarding health or safety violations, minimum housing code complaints, or emergency situations at residential rental units. The Program’s further purpose is to investigate minimum standards complaints and conduct exterior property inspections to address substandard maintenance of rental properties, promote greater compliance with property maintenance standards, protect property values, and preserve the quality of the Broward Municipal Services District neighborhoods and available housing.
Currently, each person intending to lease a residential rental unit to a lessee during any part of the following year is required to submit an application to register that unit and pay $75 upon initial registration and upon yearly renewal thereafter (“Annual Renewal Fee”). The proposed Ordinance amends the Code to eliminate the requirement for the Annual Renewal Fee. The Program will continue requiring registration, including payment of $75, for new applicants and for changes of ownership for a property subject to the Program. All other changes, such as a change in the property management company, if any, a change in the corporate structure (i.e., a transfer of the property from an individual to a trust, limited liability company, or corporation), or a change in the owner’s contact information, will be processed by the Division free of charge.
The proposed Ordinance further renumbers Articles IX½ and X½ of Chapter 39 of the Code to Articles XXVII and XXIX, respectively, and updates all references to Articles IX½ and X½ of Chapter 39 of the Code or to the sections that are within those articles to reflect that renumbering.
Source of Additional Information
Maite Azcoitia, Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The Fiscal Impact Statement by the Office of Management and Budget will be provided at the time of the public hearing, in compliance with Section 18.5.e.7 of the Broward County Administrative Code.