Cross-referenced against 4 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Winter Park requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain an annual STR registration and a business/sales tax license. The town enforces a 1% accommodations tax in addition to a 7% town sales tax, bringing total local taxes to 8%.
To host an Airbnb in Winter Park, you must register your property annually with the Town and pay a $150 fee. You don't need to live in the home yourself, but you must designate a local contact person who can respond to issues 24/7 within 60 minutes. You are also required to collect and pay the town's sales and lodging taxes monthly, though major platforms may handle some of this for you. Always post your permit number on your listing and inside the unit.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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