Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lehigh Acres, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Lehigh Acres, FL, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals must comply with Lee County zoning and nuisance codes. Hosts are required to collect and remit a 5% Lee County Tourist Development Tax plus state sales tax. Additionally, rentals must adhere to minimum safety and sanitation standards, including specific cleaning protocols between guest stays. 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.

Short-term rentals must comply with Lee County zoning and nuisance codes. Hosts are required to collect and remit a 5% Lee County Tourist Development Tax plus state sales tax. Additionally, rentals must adhere to minimum safety and sanitation standards, including specific cleaning protocols between guest stays.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Lehigh Acres.

Vrbo is permitted in Lehigh Acres, FL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.