RENTAL Housing

Residential Rental Permit Program

The Residential Rental Permit Program is a tool to protect the City’s housing stock and the residents’ property values. It is designed to:

• Preserve Neighborhoods
• Protect Investments and Property Values
• Protect Buyers and Renters from undisclosed code violations
• Safeguard public health and safety by protecting residents from problems caused by substandard conditions

Much of Temple Terrace’s housing was constructed 30 or more years ago, and most properties are well-maintained and in good condition today. However, an increasing number of dwellings are being used as rental units, and some rental properties are not satisfactorily maintained. Poorly maintained property puts life & safety at risk.

Enforcing the City’s Minimum Housing Code via the Residential Rental Permit Program is a proactive, effective approach designed to ensure safe, clean, and stable neighborhoods and to maintain quality rental housing.

City Standards

The City Council initiated this citywide program that establishes a system for permitting all single-family rental properties (attached or detached) and all two- or three-family dwellings, including townhouses, condominiums, and mobile homes, to certify all dwelling units meet certain minimum housing and development standards. 

These standards include:

• No more than three unrelated persons may live in any one rental unit.
• A rental property must have an annual city rental permit ($200 per unit). 
• A rental property is subject to an annual site inspection to ensure compliance with City Code Chapter 8.
• Failure to obtain or renew a permit or to maintain the property may result in referral to the Municipal Code Enforcement Board.

For more information, contact the Temple Terrace Fire Department, Risk Reduction Division at (813) 506-6690 or email.