Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Volusia County, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Volusia County, FL, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (less than 30 days) are prohibited in single-family residential zoning districts and are only allowed in zones where hotels or motels are a permitted principal use. All rentals of 6 months or less must register for and remit the Tourist and Convention Development Tax. 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 (less than 30 days) are prohibited in single-family residential zoning districts and are only allowed in zones where hotels or motels are a permitted principal use. All rentals of 6 months or less must register for and remit the Tourist and Convention Development Tax.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Volusia County.

Vrbo is permitted in Volusia County, 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 Volusia 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 Volusia County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.