Jacksonville, FL Local Law
Your complete guide to renter protections in Jacksonville, FL. Learn about local ordinances, rent control status, security deposit rules, and how city law works alongside Florida state protections.
No
Rent Control
15
Days to Return Deposit
No limit
Max Deposit
3
Local Protections
Current rent regulation status
No Local Rent Control
Jacksonville does not have local rent control. Florida state law governs rent increase practices.
Without local rent control, landlords in Jacksonville may raise rent with proper written notice as required by Florida law. There is no cap on the amount of increase, but it must not be retaliatory or discriminatory.
Jacksonville-specific laws and ordinances
Jacksonville minimum housing standards code
Duval County fair housing ordinance
State-level landlord-tenant protections apply
Local ordinances work alongside Florida state law. Where local protections are stronger, the local rule typically applies. View full Florida state protections.
Laws that apply to all Florida renters
Max Security Deposit
No limit
Deposit Return Deadline
15 daysif nothing is kept; to keep part, the landlord must send written notice of the claim within 30 days, and the balance is due 30 days after that notice
Entry Notice Required
24 hoursfor repairs, 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. (Fla. Stat. § 83.53(2))
Governing Statute
Florida Statutes
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No, Jacksonville does not currently have local rent control. Florida state law governs rent increase rules. Landlords must typically provide proper written notice before raising rent.
Florida does not set a statutory cap on security deposits. However, landlords must return deposits within 15 days of move-out.
Jacksonville tenants benefit from several protections: Jacksonville minimum housing standards code; Duval County fair housing ordinance; State-level landlord-tenant protections apply. These are in addition to Florida state law.
You can contact the Jacksonville local housing authority or code enforcement department to file complaints about habitability issues, discrimination, or landlord violations. Visit your local housing authority's website for details. You can also file with the Florida attorney general's office for state-level violations.
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