Cocoa Beach is considering a dramatic increase in fees for short-term rental property owners. Proposed hikes would raise registration fees from $525 to $2,500 and annual fees from $325 to $1,500. That means some registration fees could jump by more than 3,000%! The city says the aim is to curb the growing number of vacation properties and enhance enforcement. Critics, including Airbnb and real estate groups, argue that the fees are excessive.