Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Osceola County, FL

Osceola County allows short-term rentals only in designated Short-Term Rental Overlay districts or Short-Term Rental Planned Development (STRPD) areas identified in LDC Chapter 3, Article 3.6.J. Operators must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt (short-term LBTR) and a State hotel/resort license; units within city limits may require additional municipal business tax receipts.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Osceola County. 1) Verify the property is within a permitted Short-Term Rental Overlay area using the county's Short-Term Rental List and Map. 2) Apply for a Short-Term Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR) with the Osceola County Tax Collector, including a copy of your State Hotel License or DBPR HR-7028 application. 3) If the property is within city limits, obtain a municipal occupational license and coordinate with the County Building & Permitting Office for final zoning verification.

1) Verify the property is within a permitted Short-Term Rental Overlay area using the county's Short-Term Rental List and Map. 2) Apply for a Short-Term Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR) with the Osceola County Tax Collector, including a copy of your State Hotel License or DBPR HR-7028 application. 3) If the property is within city limits, obtain a municipal occupational license and coordinate with the County Building & Permitting Office for final zoning verification.