Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lecanto, FL

Lecanto is unincorporated (within Citrus County); vacation/short-term rentals are allowed under state DBPR vacation-rental licensing and must comply with Citrus County zoning, building-permit, and tax requirements. Operators must obtain state vacation rental licensing/registration, register for Florida sales tax and applicable Citrus County tourist/occupancy taxes, and follow DBPR/State sanitation and safety standards.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lecanto. 1) Apply for and obtain a Florida DBPR vacation-rental license/registration via the DBPR portal (myfloridalicense.com) as required by state law; 2) Register for Florida sales tax (Department of Revenue) and register/remit Citrus County Tourist Development/occupancy taxes via the Citrus County Tax Collector; 3) Confirm zoning with Citrus County Growth Management and obtain any required building/permit approvals (submit permit application, proof of ownership, and required plans) before operating.

1) Apply for and obtain a Florida DBPR vacation-rental license/registration via the DBPR portal (myfloridalicense.com) as required by state law; 2) Register for Florida sales tax (Department of Revenue) and register/remit Citrus County Tourist Development/occupancy taxes via the Citrus County Tax Collector; 3) Confirm zoning with Citrus County Growth Management and obtain any required building/permit approvals (submit permit application, proof of ownership, and required plans) before operating.