Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Vero Beach, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Vero Beach, FL, but with restrictions. Short-term (transient) rentals are prohibited in all residential districts and are only permitted in the C1-A district and the Downtown Zoning District. In areas governed by Indian River County, regulations include occupancy limits (2 persons per bedroom + 2, max 10), specific parking requirements, and a prohibition on commercial events like weddings. 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 (transient) rentals are prohibited in all residential districts and are only permitted in the C1-A district and the Downtown Zoning District. In areas governed by Indian River County, regulations include occupancy limits (2 persons per bedroom + 2, max 10), specific parking requirements, and a prohibition on commercial events like weddings.

Vrbo is permitted in Vero Beach, FL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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