Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Orange County, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Orange County, FL, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (179 days or less) are restricted to Commercial (C-1, C-2, C-3) and Industrial zones. Single-family transient rentals (less than 30 days) are permitted only in the R-3 district. STRs are prohibited in most other residential areas, and only approximately 4% of the county is zoned to allow them. 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 (179 days or less) are restricted to Commercial (C-1, C-2, C-3) and Industrial zones. Single-family transient rentals (less than 30 days) are permitted only in the R-3 district. STRs are prohibited in most other residential areas, and only approximately 4% of the county is zoned to allow them.

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