Can I Airbnb in Osceola County, FL? (2026)
Short-term rentals are legal in unincorporated Osceola County but only inside the county's Short-Term Rental Overlay (mapped on Future Land Use Map 2A), where they operate in Planned Development (STRPD) zoning or tourist-commercial districts; standard residential zoning outside the overlay does not allow them. Operators need a Florida DBPR vacation rental license, an Osceola County Local Business Tax Receipt ($30/year, expires September 30), and a Tourist Tax account ($5 per unit), and hosts must self-remit the 6% Tourist Development Tax because the county has no collection agreements with Airbnb or Vrbo. Always confirm current requirements with the county before operating.
What’s required: a Osceola County Local Business Tax Receipt (Short Term Rental) plus Tourist Tax account registration ($30) is required; occupancy taxes apply; renew annual.
Check a specific address
Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any Florida street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 12, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.