Cape Coral Rental Regulation Update

Starting January 1, 2026, the Cape Coral City Council will implement new rules regarding rental properties in the city with a change to the fee frequency and cost.

• All rental properties must still be registered.
• Long-term rentals (rented for more than six months) must register every year for $35.
• Short-term rentals (rented for less than six months) must register every year for $350.

If you do not register your properties, you are subject to fines:

• First Violation: $1,000
• Second Violation: $2,000.
• If you violate the registration ordinance more than twice in a 36-month period, you will be fined an additional $2,000.
• Late fees will be charged if you fail to re-register within 30 days of your initial registration.

Register Your Rental Property Here
RPCRA encourages all members to let your clients know of these changes and register your properties.