Can I Airbnb in Sarasota, FL? (2026)
The City of Sarasota requires a Vacation Rental Certificate of Registration ($500 initial, $350 annual renewal) for any non-owner-occupied single-family through quadplex dwelling in a residential zone rented for stays under 30 days; condos and co-ops are exempt. Registered rentals face strict occupancy caps (2 per bedroom plus 2, max 10 in single-family zones / 12 in multifamily zones) and the zoning code's residential 'household living' rule requires tenancy arranged for periods longer than one week. Hosts also need a Florida DBPR transient public lodging license, a city business tax receipt, and must collect 6% state sales tax, 1% county surtax, and 6% Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax.
What’s required: a Vacation Rental Certificate of Registration ($500) 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 21, 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.