Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Citrus County, FL

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Citrus County, FL, but operators must obtain a permit before listing. No specific Citrus County short-term rental ordinance or county-level STR licensing program was located in the county code; Citrus County publicly announced that the county is authorized to permit vacation rentals and published a county 'Vacation Rental Reopening Plan' requiring adherence to DBPR sanitation rules and CDC guidance. State DBPR rules define 'vacation rental' and require a DBPR public lodging (vacation rental) license if an entire unit is rented more than three times in a calendar year for periods under 30 days (or advertised as regularly rented). Citrus County collects transient/tourist development taxes on rentals under six months. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No specific Citrus County short-term rental ordinance or county-level STR licensing program was located in the county code; Citrus County publicly announced that the county is authorized to permit vacation rentals and published a county 'Vacation Rental Reopening Plan' requiring adherence to DBPR sanitation rules and CDC guidance. State DBPR rules define 'vacation rental' and require a DBPR public lodging (vacation rental) license if an entire unit is rented more than three times in a calendar year for periods under 30 days (or advertised as regularly rented). Citrus County collects transient/tourist development taxes on rentals under six months.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Citrus County. 1) If DBPR license applies (renting entire unit >3 times/year for <30-day stays), apply online via Florida DBPR vacation rental licensing portal (myfloridalicense.com) and follow DBPR application steps. 2) Register and remit Citrus County transient/tourist development tax as required by Florida Dept. of Revenue and Citrus County ordinances. 3) For any county building or safety permits or inspections related to property work, apply via Citrus County Building Division online Accela portal (create account, submit permit application) and contact permit@citrusbocc.com if assistance is needed.

1) If DBPR license applies (renting entire unit >3 times/year for <30-day stays), apply online via Florida DBPR vacation rental licensing portal (myfloridalicense.com) and follow DBPR application steps. 2) Register and remit Citrus County transient/tourist development tax as required by Florida Dept. of Revenue and Citrus County ordinances. 3) For any county building or safety permits or inspections related to property work, apply via Citrus County Building Division online Accela portal (create account, submit permit application) and contact permit@citrusbocc.com if assistance is needed.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Citrus County, FL, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform. A permit is required before you list on Vrbo or any other platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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