Like many vacation rental owners and businesses, we have been tracking the progress of Florida Senate Bill 280 over the past few weeks.
We’re delighted to be able to report that Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed the bill.

The implications of Florida SB-280
The bill would have had implications for the vacation rental industry which would have impacted the financial viability of many vacation homes for homeowners.
It sought to establish statewide maximum overnight occupancy limits, limit the number of inspections at each property and to allow local governments to charge a “reasonable fee” from homeowners to register a property. Violations could result in fines of up to $500.
SB-280 passed through the State Senate in February 2024. Sponsored by Pinellas County Republican Nick DiCeglie, it passed 23-16 in the Senate but only narrowly in the House. At 60-51, it had one of the closest margins of any measure introduced in that chamber this legislative session.
Following its passing in the chambers, a campaign was launched to ask the State Governor not to ratify the bill and to use his power to veto the legislation to prevent the bill passing into State law. Many vacation rental companies, including White Rose Villas and many of our homeowners, leant their voice to the campaign.
DeSantis vetoes SB-280
We’re delighted to report that this widespread campaign was successful. On June 27, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed SB-280.
In doing so, DeSantis said, “Beyond creating new bureaucratic red tape that locals must comply with, CS /SB 280 prevents local governments from enforcing existing ordinances or passing any new local measure which would exclusively apply to vacation rentals. Under the bill, any such measure must apply to all residential properties. The effect of this provision will prevent virtually all local regulation of vacation rentals even though the vacation rental markets are far from uniform across the state. Going forward, I encourage the Florida Legislature and all key stakeholders to work together, with the understanding that vacation rentals should not be approached as a one-size-fits-all issue. For these reasons, I withhold my approval of CS /SB 280 and do hereby veto the same.”
This is great news for vacation rental homeowners. It means that the proposed changes won’t be brought in under this bill.
Of course, going forward, we will keep you updated about subsequent attempts by the state and local legislatures to regulate our sector.
Thank you to everyone who added their voice
Thank you for much for your support in campaigning against this bill. Your voice has been heard.