Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Brandon, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Brandon, FL, but with restrictions. Short-term or transient rentals are permitted only where the Hillsborough County Land Development Code (LDC) and a property’s zoning expressly allow transient or hotel/motel uses. Rentals of six months or less are treated as transient accommodations subject to state licensing (DBPR), county business tax, and a 6% Tourist Development Tax. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

Short-term or transient rentals are permitted only where the Hillsborough County Land Development Code (LDC) and a property’s zoning expressly allow transient or hotel/motel uses. Rentals of six months or less are treated as transient accommodations subject to state licensing (DBPR), county business tax, and a 6% Tourist Development Tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Brandon. 1) Confirm property zoning and allowable uses via the Hillsborough County Land Development Code or by calling zoning counselors at (813) 272-5600. 2) Obtain required state lodging licensure from the DBPR Division of Hotels & Restaurants and a Hillsborough County Local Business Tax Receipt via the BT Express portal. 3) Register with the Tax Collector for the 6% Tourist Development Tax and remit monthly.

1) Confirm property zoning and allowable uses via the Hillsborough County Land Development Code or by calling zoning counselors at (813) 272-5600. 2) Obtain required state lodging licensure from the DBPR Division of Hotels & Restaurants and a Hillsborough County Local Business Tax Receipt via the BT Express portal. 3) Register with the Tax Collector for the 6% Tourist Development Tax and remit monthly.

Vrbo is permitted in Brandon, FL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Brandon 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 Brandon. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.