Short-Term Rental Regulations
in St. Cloud, FL

Osceola County permits short-term rentals only where allowed under the County Land Development Code (LDC Chapter 3, Article 3.6.J) — generally in designated STR overlay/zoning or in specific developments listed by the County; the City of St. Cloud requires a Local Business Tax Receipt for rental properties within city limits. The County short-term rental listing names approved subdivisions/tracts where STRs are authorized; specific operational limits (occupancy, minimum nights, host presence) are not stated on the reviewed official pages.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in St. Cloud. 1) Confirm the property is located within an Osceola County-approved STR area or in a zoning district/overlay that allows STRs (see Osceola County LDC Chapter 3, Art. 3.6.J and the County 'Short Term Listing'). 2) Obtain the required Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR): for properties in the City of St. Cloud, follow the City of St. Cloud Landlord BTR process — download and complete the Landlord BTR application, submit it in person or by mail to City Hall (Planning & Zoning/Licensing), pay the assessed fee, and await staff review and issuance; for county filings, submit the Short-Term LBTR application to the Osceola County Tax Collector with a copy of the State Hotel License or DBPR HR-7028 application (as required). 3) Maintain the LBTR/registration as required by the Tax Collector (fees and renewal schedule set by the Tax Collector; failure to maintain LBTR may result in loss of zoning approval).

1) Confirm the property is located within an Osceola County-approved STR area or in a zoning district/overlay that allows STRs (see Osceola County LDC Chapter 3, Art. 3.6.J and the County 'Short Term Listing'). 2) Obtain the required Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR): for properties in the City of St. Cloud, follow the City of St. Cloud Landlord BTR process — download and complete the Landlord BTR application, submit it in person or by mail to City Hall (Planning & Zoning/Licensing), pay the assessed fee, and await staff review and issuance; for county filings, submit the Short-Term LBTR application to the Osceola County Tax Collector with a copy of the State Hotel License or DBPR HR-7028 application (as required). 3) Maintain the LBTR/registration as required by the Tax Collector (fees and renewal schedule set by the Tax Collector; failure to maintain LBTR may result in loss of zoning approval).