Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Levy County, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Levy County, FL, but with restrictions. Short-term/vacation rentals are subject to Levy County zoning—allowed only where the county’s zoning permits rental/residential use; rentals for periods under six months are subject to Levy County Tourist Development Tax (4%); local governments may only enforce Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code per Fla. Stat. 509.032(7), and municipalities/counties may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate their duration/frequency beyond those codes. 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/vacation rentals are subject to Levy County zoning—allowed only where the county’s zoning permits rental/residential use; rentals for periods under six months are subject to Levy County Tourist Development Tax (4%); local governments may only enforce Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code per Fla. Stat. 509.032(7), and municipalities/counties may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate their duration/frequency beyond those codes.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Levy County.

Vrbo is permitted in Levy County, 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 Levy County 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 Levy County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.