Short-Term Rental Regulations in Florida
Cities in Florida
| City | Permit | Tax Rate | Day Limit | Primary Res. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Island | ✓ Required | 12% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Anna Maria Island | ✓ Required | 13% | No limit | No | → |
| Cape Coral | ✓ Required | 11% | No limit | No | → |
| Clearwater | ✓ Required | 13% | Varies — see details | No | → |
| Destin | ✓ Required | 12% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Fort Lauderdale | ✓ Required | 12% | No limit | No | → |
| Fort Myers Beach | ✓ Required | 11.5% | No limit | No | → |
| Jacksonville | ✓ Required | 13.5% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Key West | ✓ Required | 11% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Kissimmee | ✓ Required | 12% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Marco Island | Not required | 11% | No limit | No | → |
| Miami | ✓ Required | 12% | No limit | No | → |
| Miami Beach | ✓ Required | 13% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Miramar Beach | ✓ Required | 12% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Naples | Not required | 11% | No limit | No | → |
| Orlando | ✓ Required | 12% | No limit | Required | → |
| Panama City Beach | ✓ Required | 11% | No limit | No | → |
| Pensacola Beach | ✓ Required | 12.5% | No limit | No | → |
| Sanibel | ✓ Required | 11.5% | No annual cap · min stay by zone | No | → |
| Santa Rosa Beach | ✓ Required | 12% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Sarasota | ✓ Required | 13% | No annual cap · 7-day min stay | No | → |
| St Augustine | ✓ Required | 11.5% | No limit | No | → |
| St Petersburg | Not required | 13% | 3 rentals/yr | No | → |
| Tampa | ✓ Required | 12% | No limit | No | → |
Florida's STR Landscape
Florida partially preempts local STR regulation. Laws adopted after June 1, 2011 may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate duration/frequency. Pre-2011 laws are grandfathered. Local governments retain zoning, building, and fire code authority. The state imposes a 6% Transient Rental Tax (State Sales Tax) in addition to local taxes.
Regulation varies significantly across cities. Some cities (Orlando) require primary residence, while others (Amelia Island, Anna Maria Island, Cape Coral, Clearwater, Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers Beach, Jacksonville, Key West, Kissimmee, Marco Island, Miami, Miami Beach, Miramar Beach, Naples, Panama City Beach, Pensacola Beach, Sanibel, Santa Rosa Beach, Sarasota, St Augustine, St Petersburg, Tampa) allow non-owner-occupied rentals. Tax rates vary from 11% to 13.5%.
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