Short-Term Rental Regulations
in St. Augustine Beach, FL

Transient/short-term rentals are allowed only in land use areas zoned as Commercial or Medium-Density Residential; a limit of 100 is specified in Medium-Density Residential and no limit in Commercial. Owners must hold a state transient rental (DBPR) license and a Florida sales tax permit; properties must pass a building/safety inspection and pay annual city and county business taxes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in St. Augustine Beach. 1) Obtain a state transient rental license (DBPR) and Florida sales tax permit, then submit the City’s Business Tax Receipt and Transient Rental applications. 2) Schedule and pass a safety inspection by the City Building Department. 3) Pay the city business tax to receive the receipt, then pay the St. Johns County business tax; all licenses and taxes must be renewed annually.

1) Obtain a state transient rental license (DBPR) and Florida sales tax permit, then submit the City’s Business Tax Receipt and Transient Rental applications. 2) Schedule and pass a safety inspection by the City Building Department. 3) Pay the city business tax to receive the receipt, then pay the St. Johns County business tax; all licenses and taxes must be renewed annually.