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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Collier County, FL

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Applies to short-term vacation rentals in unincorporated Collier County only; properties in City of Naples, City of Marco Island, and Everglades City are exempt. Registration is required for units rented in increments of less than 30 consecutive days (or less than one full calendar month) or rented more than three times in a calendar year; owners must maintain a designated responsible party available 24/7, register with Florida DBPR (unless statutorily exempt), affirm a Collier County Tourist Development Tax (TDT) account, include the County rental registration number in all advertising, and comply with occupancy, building, fire, property maintenance, and county ordinances.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Create a registered portal account on the Collier County GMD Public Portal (CityView) and complete/submit the Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration Application online, uploading the current Florida DBPR vacation rental license and evidence of a Collier County TDT account; 2) Applications are reviewed and, upon acceptance, a payment slip is issued on the portal (registration/change fee is $50.00); 3) Maintain current owner and Designated Responsible Party information and notify the County within 10 business days of any changes.

Official Resources

Official Collier County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Collier County, FL?
Applies to short-term vacation rentals in unincorporated Collier County only; properties in City of Naples, City of Marco Island, and Everglades City are exempt. Registration is required for units rented in increments of less than 30 consecutive days (or less than one full calendar month) or rented more than three times in a calendar year; owners must maintain a designated responsible party available 24/7, register with Florida DBPR (unless statutorily exempt), affirm a Collier County Tourist Development Tax (TDT) account, include the County rental registration number in all advertising, and comply with occupancy, building, fire, property maintenance, and county ordinances.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Collier County?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Collier County. 1) Create a registered portal account on the Collier County GMD Public Portal (CityView) and complete/submit the Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration Application online, uploading the current Florida DBPR vacation rental license and evidence of a Collier County TDT account; 2) Applications are reviewed and, upon acceptance, a payment slip is issued on the portal (registration/change fee is $50.00); 3) Maintain current owner and Designated Responsible Party information and notify the County within 10 business days of any changes.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Collier County?
1) Create a registered portal account on the Collier County GMD Public Portal (CityView) and complete/submit the Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration Application online, uploading the current Florida DBPR vacation rental license and evidence of a Collier County TDT account; 2) Applications are reviewed and, upon acceptance, a payment slip is issued on the portal (registration/change fee is $50.00); 3) Maintain current owner and Designated Responsible Party information and notify the County within 10 business days of any changes.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction