Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Haines City, FL

STRs are defined as rentals >1 day and <30 days and must be registered before operation. Registration requires self-certification of compliance with Haines City occupancy rules (HCPMC Sec. 404), smoke/CO detector requirements (HCPMC Sec. 704), posting an emergency information notice, and maintaining a 24/7 Responsible Party contact; the registration must include an active Florida DOR registration and a Polk County tourism tax account number (or proof a booking platform will remit taxes).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Haines City. 1) Complete and submit the City short-term rental registration form (to be made available online) prior to commencing operation; include acknowledgements for compliance with noise, parking, solid waste, HCPMC Sec. 404 (occupancy) and Sec. 704 (smoke/CO detectors). 2) Provide proof of active Florida Department of Revenue registration and a Polk County tourism tax account number (or proof platform remits taxes); self-certify minimum standards (fire extinguisher, detectors, transient occupant information binder, posted emergency information and 24/7 Responsible Party phone). 3) Pay the registration fee as set by City Commission resolution and renew the registration annually; update registration upon change of ownership or bedroom count.

1) Complete and submit the City short-term rental registration form (to be made available online) prior to commencing operation; include acknowledgements for compliance with noise, parking, solid waste, HCPMC Sec. 404 (occupancy) and Sec. 704 (smoke/CO detectors). 2) Provide proof of active Florida Department of Revenue registration and a Polk County tourism tax account number (or proof platform remits taxes); self-certify minimum standards (fire extinguisher, detectors, transient occupant information binder, posted emergency information and 24/7 Responsible Party phone). 3) Pay the registration fee as set by City Commission resolution and renew the registration annually; update registration upon change of ownership or bedroom count.