Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Leesburg, FL

The Leesburg Zoning Code defines 'transient accommodations' as residential units for short-term stays of less than 30 days and lists 'Short term rental' in the Chapter 25 Table of Uses; allowance depends on zoning district (listed as permitted (P), administrative limited (L), or conditional use (CU) depending on zone). Administrative limited uses are subject to the limitations in Sec. 25-339 and conditional uses require Planning Commission approval.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Leesburg. 1) Apply for the applicable administrative limited-use or conditional-use approval through City of Leesburg Community Development/Planning & Zoning (per Sec. 25-339); 2) post required public notice sign on the property and submit application materials for staff review; 3) staff will grant/grant with modifications/defer/deny within ten (10) days if no written objections are received, or the matter is scheduled for Planning Commission consideration if objections are received.

1) Apply for the applicable administrative limited-use or conditional-use approval through City of Leesburg Community Development/Planning & Zoning (per Sec. 25-339); 2) post required public notice sign on the property and submit application materials for staff review; 3) staff will grant/grant with modifications/defer/deny within ten (10) days if no written objections are received, or the matter is scheduled for Planning Commission consideration if objections are received.