Florida short-term rental regulations

The City of Marco Island requires all vacation rentals to register annually and pass a fire safety inspection.

Unincorporated Osceola County allows short-term rentals primarily within a designated Short-Term Rental Overlay district.

Pompano Beach requires a specific Vacation Rental License, a local Business Tax Receipt, and state-level licensing for all short-term rentals.

Short-term rentals in the City of Sanibel are strictly regulated and generally prohibited for durations of less than 28 consecutive days in residential zones.

Unincorporated Bay County requires all vacation rentals to register with the Planning & Zoning Department and obtain state-level lodging licenses.

Davenport, FL does not have a specific municipal short-term rental ordinance but requires hosts to obtain a City Business Tax Receipt.

The City of Destin strictly regulates short-term rentals through a mandatory annual registration program and specific occupancy limits.

Short-term rentals in Delray Beach are regulated as 'Vacation Rentals' and require annual registration with the City Code Enforcement Division.

Unincorporated Gulf County requires all short-term vacation rentals to obtain an annual certificate and undergo safety inspections.

Short-term rentals in Indian Rocks Beach are governed by Ordinance 2023-01, which requires an annual license and a city inspection.

Short-term rentals (Vacation Rentals) in Madeira Beach are permitted in specific high-density residential and commercial zones but are strictly prohibited in...

The City of Mexico Beach requires all short-term rentals to obtain a local Vacation Rental License and an annual safety inspection.

The City of Panama City Beach requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual Vacation Rental Certificate and pay a local 1% privilege tax.

The City of Hollywood, FL requires all vacation rental hosts to obtain a specific Vacation Rental License under Chapter 119 of the Municipal Code.

St. Pete Beach requires all vacation rentals to obtain a local Business Tax Receipt and maintain state/county licenses.

The City of Fernandina Beach requires a Resort Rental Permit for all stays under 30 days, which is only allowed in specific high-density and commercial zones.

Unincorporated Miami-Dade County requires all vacation rental hosts to obtain an annual Certificate of Use (CU) and a Local Business Tax Receipt.

Unincorporated Manatee County requires all vacation rentals to obtain a Vacation Rental Certificate and register with the Tax Collector.

Short-term rentals in unincorporated Palm Beach County are regulated by the ULDC and require state licensing from DBPR and local registration for TDT and...

Short-term rentals in unincorporated Monroe County (the Florida Keys) are heavily regulated and generally require a minimum stay of 7 nights.

Unincorporated Walton County requires all short-term rentals to obtain an STR Certificate and register with the Tax Collector for Tourist Development Taxes.

Short-term rentals (less than 30 days) are PROHIBITED in the majority of St. Petersburg residential zones.

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Fort Walton Beach does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance but requires all hosts to obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt.

The City of Fort Lauderdale requires all vacation rentals to be registered annually with the Code Compliance Department and pass a safety inspection.

The City of Sarasota requires all vacation rentals to register annually, with specific requirements for properties located on the barrier islands (St.

Short-term rentals are strictly prohibited in the City of Miami Beach except in specific zoning districts (primarily RM-2, RM-3, and Commercial districts).

Short-term rentals in the City of Miami are permitted but strictly regulated through the zoning code.

The City of Treasure Island requires all vacation rentals (stays under 6 months) to obtain a local Business Tax Receipt and undergo a fire safety inspection.

Short-term rentals are regulated in the City of Apalachicola under Section 101-168 of the Land Development Code.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea requires all vacation rentals to register annually with the town and undergo a fire safety inspection.

The City of Anna Maria strictly regulates vacation rentals through Chapter 108, requiring annual registration and rigorous safety inspections.

Short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) are strictly limited in Key West to properties with a 'Transient License' or those located in specific...

Short-term rentals are permitted in the City of Boca Raton but require a specific municipal license, safety inspections, and registration with both the State...

Short-term rentals in the City of Cocoa Beach are regulated under Chapter 27 of the municipal code, requiring annual registration and a life-safety inspection.

Cape Coral requires all short-term rental owners to register with the City Clerk and pass a life safety inspection.

Short-term rentals (Vacation Rentals) are permitted in Daytona Beach but are strictly limited to specific Tourist, Redevelopment, and Mixed-Use zones.

Short-term rentals in Indian Shores are permitted only in specific zoning districts (primarily RM-15, RM-20, and CT), effectively prohibiting them in...

Kissimmee regulates short-term rentals strictly through a designated overlay district and a mandatory licensing process.

Pembroke Pines requires short-term rentals to obtain a city Vacation Rental License, a state public lodging license, and register for county tourist taxes.

The City of Miramar requires a comprehensive registration process including state licensing, county tax compliance, and city-level business permits and safety...

Coral Springs requires a City Vacation Rental Certificate, annual inspections, and strict adherence to occupancy and noise standards under Land Development...

The City of Ocala is currently transitioning from a restrictive zoning-based prohibition in residential areas to a regulated registration system requiring a...

Short-term rentals are permitted in Clermont for whole-house single-family and duplex units provided they obtain a city vacation rental permit and pass a life...

Short-term rentals (under 30 days) are generally prohibited in single-family zones on Siesta Key, but are permitted in multi-family (RMF) zones subject to a...

Jupiter Island requires mandatory annual permitting and strict safety compliance for all short-term rentals under Ordinance No. 402.