Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Marion County, FL

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Marion County, FL because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No county-level short-term rental ordinance or explicit county STR regulations were found in Marion County’s codified Land Development Code; however, operators are subject to Marion County Tourist Development Tax rules and must comply with building/occupancy permits and inspections where applicable. Incorporated municipalities (e.g., City of Dunnellon) have their own specific registration and inspection requirements. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No county-level short-term rental ordinance or explicit county STR regulations were found in Marion County’s codified Land Development Code; however, operators are subject to Marion County Tourist Development Tax rules and must comply with building/occupancy permits and inspections where applicable. Incorporated municipalities (e.g., City of Dunnellon) have their own specific registration and inspection requirements.

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

Vrbo is effectively legal in Marion County, FL for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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