Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Leesburg, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Leesburg, FL, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Leesburg, FL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Leesburg are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Leesburg. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.