Manatee County Invests in Improved Short-Term Rental Oversight

Manatee County plans to regulate short-term vacation rentals due to resident complaints about noise, trash, and overcrowding. Commissioners directed staff to draft a new ordinance and address immediate noise issues despite staffing shortages. Proposed program costs include $1.5 million for staff and $237,000 for tracking software. Florida law limits local regulation to safety, occupancy, parking, noise, and trash. Public input will follow before final adoption.