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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Harmony, FL

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Osceola County allows short-term rentals only in Planned Development (PD) zoning located within the County’s designated 'Short-Term Rental Overlay'; eligible developments/tracts are enumerated in the County’s Short Term Rental Listing. Land Development Code does not state citywide primary-residence, guest-occupancy caps, minimum-night stays, or host-presence requirements on the LDC page; other approvals (zoning/site PD compliance, building, environmental health, and fire) and a Local Business Tax Receipt with State hotel license/application are explicitly required by County/Tax Collector guidance.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Confirm the property is within the Short-Term Rental Overlay and an eligible PD/development (check Osceola County LDC Article 3.6 / Short Term Rental Listing). 2) Obtain required zoning/PD approval and any building, environmental health, and fire approvals required for the use per County departments. 3) Apply to the Osceola County Tax Collector for a Short-Term Local Business Tax Receipt (submit a copy of the DBPR Hotel/Resort license or the DBPR HR-7028 application, pay the Local Business Tax Receipt fee per the Tax Collector schedule).

Official Resources

Official Harmony STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Harmony, FL?
Osceola County allows short-term rentals only in Planned Development (PD) zoning located within the County’s designated 'Short-Term Rental Overlay'; eligible developments/tracts are enumerated in the County’s Short Term Rental Listing. Land Development Code does not state citywide primary-residence, guest-occupancy caps, minimum-night stays, or host-presence requirements on the LDC page; other approvals (zoning/site PD compliance, building, environmental health, and fire) and a Local Business Tax Receipt with State hotel license/application are explicitly required by County/Tax Collector guidance.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Harmony?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Harmony. 1) Confirm the property is within the Short-Term Rental Overlay and an eligible PD/development (check Osceola County LDC Article 3.6 / Short Term Rental Listing). 2) Obtain required zoning/PD approval and any building, environmental health, and fire approvals required for the use per County departments. 3) Apply to the Osceola County Tax Collector for a Short-Term Local Business Tax Receipt (submit a copy of the DBPR Hotel/Resort license or the DBPR HR-7028 application, pay the Local Business Tax Receipt fee per the Tax Collector schedule).
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Harmony?
1) Confirm the property is within the Short-Term Rental Overlay and an eligible PD/development (check Osceola County LDC Article 3.6 / Short Term Rental Listing). 2) Obtain required zoning/PD approval and any building, environmental health, and fire approvals required for the use per County departments. 3) Apply to the Osceola County Tax Collector for a Short-Term Local Business Tax Receipt (submit a copy of the DBPR Hotel/Resort license or the DBPR HR-7028 application, pay the Local Business Tax Receipt fee per the Tax Collector schedule).

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