Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Seminole County, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Seminole County, FL, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are permitted in unincorporated Seminole County subject to mandatory registration and specific standards. Occupancy is limited to two persons per sleeping room plus four children under 13; parking requires a minimum of two spaces plus one additional space for every sleeping room over four. Hosts must provide a 24/7 local contact and an information binder for guests. A permit is required before you can host. 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 are permitted in unincorporated Seminole County subject to mandatory registration and specific standards. Occupancy is limited to two persons per sleeping room plus four children under 13; parking requires a minimum of two spaces plus one additional space for every sleeping room over four. Hosts must provide a 24/7 local contact and an information binder for guests.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Seminole County. 1. Register the property online via the County’s third-party vendor portal (Harmari/Avenu). 2. Pay the $250 annual registration fee. 3. Complete the self-certification of minimum standards, including occupancy and parking requirements, and renew the registration annually.

1. Register the property online via the County’s third-party vendor portal (Harmari/Avenu). 2. Pay the $250 annual registration fee. 3. Complete the self-certification of minimum standards, including occupancy and parking requirements, and renew the registration annually.

Vrbo is permitted in Seminole County, FL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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