Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Longwood, FL
Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update
Zoning & Conditions
Occupancy is limited to two persons per sleeping room plus four children under age 13. Properties must provide at least two parking spaces plus one additional space for every sleeping room beyond the first. Hosts must maintain a transient-occupant information binder and comply with fire safety requirements including extinguishers and landline telephones.
How to Obtain a Permit
1. Register online via the county's third-party vendor (Avenu Insights & Analytics) and pay the $250 annual fee. 2. Submit a completed Affidavit of Compliance along with proof of a Florida DBPR transient lodging license and Department of Revenue registration. 3. Provide a copy of the standard rental agreement and a parking diagram for the property.
Official Resources
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This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.
Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction