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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in The Villages, FL

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

No codified municipal or Lake County short-term/vacation rental ordinance located on official county or municipal code pages; The Villages Community Development Districts maintain guest/resident rules (e.g., guest ID for amenity access) but do not publish a short-term rental permit or zoning restriction. Sumter County issued a 2020 short-term vacation rental safety/approval plan allowing vacation rentals to operate under public-health guidance, but this was a COVID-era guidance document rather than a permanent permitting ordinance.

Official Resources

Official The Villages STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in The Villages, FL?
No codified municipal or Lake County short-term/vacation rental ordinance located on official county or municipal code pages; The Villages Community Development Districts maintain guest/resident rules (e.g., guest ID for amenity access) but do not publish a short-term rental permit or zoning restriction. Sumter County issued a 2020 short-term vacation rental safety/approval plan allowing vacation rentals to operate under public-health guidance, but this was a COVID-era guidance document rather than a permanent permitting ordinance.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction