Cities and counties can't cap rents either: state law forbids local rent control.
From Fla. Stat. § 125.0103(2), read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“A municipality, county, or other entity of local government may not adopt or maintain in effect any law, ordinance, rule, or other measure that would have the effect of imposing controls on rents …”
This page covers state law only. Cities with their own rules have their own pages.
Florida lawIn force
State bar on local rent control (counties)
Can my landlord raise my rent?
Yes. Florida law sets no limit on rent increases.
Cities and counties can't cap rents either: state law forbids local rent control.
Who it covers
Exemptions: Land-use measures to increase affordable housing supply, such as inclusionary housing ordinances (subsection (3)).
In force since
1977
The law, word for word
“A municipality, county, or other entity of local government may not adopt or maintain in effect any law, ordinance, rule, or other measure that would have the effect of imposing controls on rents …”
No city, county or other local government may adopt or keep rules that control rents.
Who it covers
Exemptions: Land-use measures to increase affordable housing supply, such as inclusionary housing ordinances (subsection (3)).
In force since
1977
The law, word for word
“A municipality, county, or other entity of local government may not adopt or maintain in effect any law, ordinance, rule, or other measure that would have the effect of imposing controls on rents …”