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Daytona Beach

Moderate
FloridaUpdated Apr 19, 2026
Gold-standard verification1% sourced

Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

Verified Jan 30, 2026Sources 3

Summary

Plain-english overview

Short-term rentals (Vacation Rentals) are permitted in Daytona Beach but are strictly limited to specific Tourist, Redevelopment, and Mixed-Use zones. Rentals in traditional single-family residential zones are generally prohibited, and the city requires a local license, state license, and county tax account to operate legally.

Restriction level

Severity 21
Classification
Moderate
21
Severity

Why this classification

  • Standard permit fee: $150
  • Tenants cannot host
  • Permit required
  • Reporting required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement

In plain English

What this means for you

To host an Airbnb in the City of Daytona Beach, you must first verify that your property is in a zone that allows 'Vacation Rentals' (mostly beachfront and commercial areas). You cannot legally rent out a home for less than 30 days in most standard residential neighborhoods. If you are in a permitted zone, you must get a license from the State of Florida, a tax account from Volusia County, and a local license from the City of Daytona Beach. You will also need to pass a fire safety inspection and maintain $500,000 in liability insurance.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%
Permit fee$150
Processing time2-4 weeks

6 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1ZONE RESTRICTION: Most residential neighborhoods (SFR-5) strictly prohibit rentals under 30 days.
  2. 2COUNTY BOUNDARIES: Rules for the City of Daytona Beach differ significantly from Unincorporated Volusia County; verify your address is within city limits.
  3. 3TAX DOUBLE-DIP: You must collect both State Sales Tax and Volusia County Tourist Development Tax (total 12.5% including local option).
  4. 4OCCUPANCY LIMITS: The city caps occupancy at 2 per bedroom + 2, with a hard maximum of 10 people regardless of house size.
  5. 5PARKING: All guest parking must be contained on-site; street parking for guests is often restricted or prohibited for STRs.
  6. 6DBPR REQUIREMENT: You cannot apply for a city license without first obtaining a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) license.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility8 rules
  • Daytona Beach does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
  • Daytona Beach, FL: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
  • Daytona Beach: PARKING: All guest parking must be contained on-site; street parking for guests is often restricted or prohibited for STRs.
Requirements16 rules
  • Daytona Beach requires liability insurance for STR hosts. Minimum coverage: 500,000. Proof of liability insurance must be provided during application.
Application process11 rules
  • Daytona Beach, FL: To apply for an STR permit, you'll need: DBPR Vacation Rental License, Florida Department of Revenue Sales Tax Number, Volusia County Tourist Development Tax Account Number, Proof of Liability Insurance, Signed Affidavit regarding life safety requirements.
Fees & costs1 rule
  • Daytona Beach charges a registration fee of $150 (annual).
Taxes3 rules
  • Florida has a state sales tax of 6% that applies to STR rentals.
  • Daytona Beach: TAX DOUBLE-DIP: You must collect both State Sales Tax and Volusia County Tourist Development Tax (total 12.5% including local option).
Limits & restrictions7 rules
  • Daytona Beach enforces quiet hours: 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  • Daytona Beach, FL occupancy calculation: 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons, total not to exceed 10.. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
  • Daytona Beach limits STRs to a maximum of 10 guests. Formula: 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional persons, total not to exceed 10.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Daytona Beach requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, fire inspection, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Interconnected smoke alarms, Battery powered emergency lighting, Exits must be clear and properly marked.
Penalties3 rules
  • Daytona Beach enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: $250 per day. Second offense: $500 per day. Third offense: License revocation. Daily fine: $250. Maximum fine: Unlimited (cumulative). Permit may be revoked for violations.
  • Daytona Beach: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Exemptions4 rules
  • Daytona Beach: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
  • Daytona Beach, FL: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).

Frequently asked questions

5 answered

Disclaimer

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.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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