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Payday Loans in Venice, FL: Rules, Costs and Local Options

With about 29,902 residents (2024 Census estimate), Venice has grown quickly since 2020. If you are thinking about a payday loan here, these are the Florida rules that apply, what it costs and the local alternatives.

Key takeaways
  • Payday loans in Venice follow Florida law (Florida Statutes s. 560.404 (deferred presentment)).
  • Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs $30 (10% fee) plus a small verification fee.
  • The nearest larger city is North Port, about 14 miles away.

Venice at a glance

Venice
Population (2024 Census estimate)29,902
Change since 2020+16.8% (growing fast)
CountySarasota County
Size rank among 393 Florida places we cover98th
Nearest larger cityNorth Port (about 14 miles)
Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA)None
Credit unions headquartered in Sarasota County1
Other towns within 25 miles3 (about 158,102 residents)
Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023)293%

Whether you borrow at a storefront in North Port or online from Venice, the lender must hold a Florida license from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation and follow state limits.

Credit unions near Venice

No credit union has its main office in Venice, but these are based elsewhere in Sarasota County (NCUA, June 2026):

  • 1st Street Credit Union in Sarasota (state charter)

Only federal credit unions can offer payday alternative loans (PALs), capped at 28% APR; state-chartered credit unions often have their own small-loan products. Membership rules apply, and only main offices are listed here; find branches near you with the NCUA Credit Union Locator. See how PALs work.

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Payday loan rules that apply in Venice

Key Florida limits that apply to Venice borrowers: maximum loan: $500 (single-payment); $1,000 for installment deferred presentment; maximum fee: 10% of the amount provided, plus a verification fee; loan term: 7 to 31 days (installment: 60 to 90 days). See the full Florida payday loan rules.

What a $300 loan costs in Venice

At Florida’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $30 (10% fee) plus a small verification fee. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 293% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.

Other help in Sarasota County before you borrow

  • Credit union payday alternative loans (PALs): $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR. Search for a federal credit union in Venice that offers them. See how PALs work.
  • Your bank’s small-dollar loan, if it offers one. See bank small-dollar loans.
  • Cash advance apps for $20–$500 based on your direct deposits. See apps compared.
  • 211: call or text 211 for local help with rent, utilities and food.

Towns near Venice

The nearest larger city is North Port, about 14 miles away. See all 393 Florida cities.

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Frequently asked questions

Are payday loans legal in Venice?

Yes. Payday loans are legal in Venice under Florida state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.

How much does a payday loan cost in Venice?

At Florida’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs $30 (10% fee) plus a small verification fee. The typical statewide APR was 293% in 2023.

Where is the nearest credit union to Venice?

No credit union is headquartered in Venice, but 1st Street Credit Union is based in Sarasota, also in Sarasota County.

Sources

  1. U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
  2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
  3. NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
  4. Florida Statutes s. 560.404
  5. Florida OFR — Payday lenders
  6. Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
  7. CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary
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