Orlando Short-Term Rental Regulations

Last verified: 2026-04-04
TL;DR
Orlando requires Home Sharing Registration ($275) and the property must be your primary residence. Combined tax rate is 12%. No annual day limit, but each stay must be 30 days or fewer per stay.
Key Requirements at a Glance
Permit ✓ Required — Home Sharing Registration ($275)
Primary Residence ✓ Required
Annual Day Limit No limit — 30 days or fewer per stay
Tax Rate 12%
Max Penalty Fines apply (amount varies)
Insurance Not required

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Permit & Licensing

Home Sharing Registration

FeeAmount
Initial cost$275
Renewal$100 / 1 year

The property must be your primary residence. This means investment properties are not eligible for this permit type.

Application Process

Apply through City Planning Division; annual fee required

Tax Obligations

TaxRateAuthority
Florida State Sales Tax 6% Florida Department of Revenue
Orange County Tourist Development Tax (TDT) 6% Orange County Comptroller

Combined rate: 12% of gross rental income.

Collection: Self-remit to Florida Department of Revenue for state sales tax; self-remit to Orange County Comptroller for TDT (most counties self-administer)

Filing: Monthly; due on 1st, late after 20th of following month; file via floridarevenue.com/taxes/filepay

Rental Limits

Orlando does not impose an annual cap on the number of nights you can rent. Each individual stay must be 30 days or fewer per stay.

Occupancy & Density Limits

No more than four unrelated persons or a maximum of two persons per room, whichever is less

Zoning & Restrictions

No more than half of a dwelling unit can be used for home sharing; one half of a duplex may be home-shared only if both units are on the same lot and under one ownership

Insurance & Safety

Safety & Operating Requirements

Platform Requirements

Proof of registration number must be included in all online advertising listings

Compliance Checklist

Follow these steps to legally operate a short-term rental in Orlando:

  1. Confirm eligibility. The property must be your primary residence. Investment properties are not eligible.
  2. Meet safety requirements. Proof of registration must be linked to any online advertising. No group home setups permitted. No partitions or internal locks limiting free access within the structure.
  3. Apply for Home Sharing Registration. Submit application + $275 fee.
  4. Register for tax accounts. Set up hotel occupancy tax accounts with the city tax authority.
  5. Display your permit number. Include your permit/license number in all listings and advertisements.
  6. Collect and remit taxes. 12% on all bookings.
  7. Renew annually. $100 renewal fee.

Official Sources

  1. Home Sharing Registration - City of Orlando
  2. Short-Term Rentals Fact Sheet - City of Orlando
  3. Part 3 - Specific Residential Uses | Code of Ordinances | Orlando, FL
  4. Code of the City of Orlando, Florida - Municode Library
  5. Hotels and Restaurants - Guide to Vacation Rentals and Timeshare Projects - MyFloridaLicense.com
  6. Tourist Development Tax - Orange County Comptroller, FL
  7. Sales and Use Tax on Rental of Living or Sleeping Accommodations - Florida Department of Revenue