Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Alachua County, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Alachua County, FL, but with restrictions. ADUs may be used as short-term rentals if the unit is properly permitted and the owner maintains residency on the property (primary or accessory unit) with a homestead exemption. All rentals of six months or less are subject to a 5% Alachua County Tourist Development Tax, which must be remitted monthly unless handled by a platform like Airbnb or VRBO. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

ADUs may be used as short-term rentals if the unit is properly permitted and the owner maintains residency on the property (primary or accessory unit) with a homestead exemption. All rentals of six months or less are subject to a 5% Alachua County Tourist Development Tax, which must be remitted monthly unless handled by a platform like Airbnb or VRBO.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Alachua County.

Vrbo is permitted in Alachua County, FL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Alachua County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Alachua County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.