Can I Airbnb in St. Augustine, FL? (2026)
St. Augustine allows short-term rentals citywide but requires an annual city Short Term Rental Registration (base fee $303.03 plus $79.30 per rental bedroom) with an annual life-safety, zoning and property-maintenance inspection. Nightly rentals are permitted in most zoning districts, but RS-1 and RS-2 single-family zones require minimum one-week stays and the HP-1 historic district requires monthly-or-longer rentals. Occupancy is capped at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 children under 18, with an absolute maximum of 12 occupants per rental.
What’s required: a Short Term Rental Registration ($303.03) 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.