Do you need a permit to run an Airbnb in Orlando?

Yes. Orlando requires Home Sharing Registration, and the fee is $275. Orlando only allows short-term rentals (under 30 days) as owner-occupied 'home sharing': the owner or a long-term tenant must live on-site and be present during every stay, only one booking at a time is allowed, and no more than half the bedrooms may be rented — renting out an entire home short-term is prohibited in residential zones (whole-unit 'Commercial Dwelling Units' are limited to O-3, MU and AC commercial districts). Hosts must obtain an annual Home Sharing Registration ($275 first year, $100-$125 renewals, with a yearly interior inspection), and guests pay roughly 12.5% in combined state and Orange County taxes, which Airbnb and Vrbo collect on platform bookings. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.

How much does a short-term rental permit cost in Orlando?

The Home Sharing Registration fee in Orlando is $275, renewed annual. First year $275. Renewal: $100/year if the owner lives on the property, $125/year if non-owner-occupied (tenant-hosted with notarized owner permission). An interior inspection by a code enforcement officer is required before issuance and again each year at renewal. Some third-party guides mention an additional $50 application fee, but official city pages list only the $275/$100/$125 amounts.

How to get a short-term rental permit in Orlando, FL (2026)

Orlando requires Home Sharing Registration — the fee is $275, renewed annual. Here's how to get and keep it.

Permit at a glance

Permit required	Yes
Permit name	Home Sharing Registration
Permit fee	$275
Renewal	Annual

Step by step

1
Confirm your property is eligible
Orlando restricts short-term rentals to your primary residence, so confirm the property qualifies before applying. Home Share is allowed in all residential zoning districts as an accessory use to lawfully existing residential uses (single-family, two-family, multifamily, mobile home, residential-office mixed). Whole-unit short-term rental is classified as a Commercial Dwelling Unit (7-29 day stays), which is not allowed in residential (R) districts and must be located in O-3, MU, or AC zoning districts with a Business Tax Receipt (Municipal Planning Board approval may be required); whole-unit stays under 7 days are classified as motel/hotel use. Exception: in a duplex under single ownership, one entire unit may be home-shared if the owner occupies the other unit and the shared unit's living area is equal to or smaller. HOA approval letter is required if in a mandatory HOA.
2
Apply for the Home Sharing Registration
Submit the Home Sharing Registration application to Orlando and pay the $275 fee. First year $275. Renewal: $100/year if the owner lives on the property, $125/year if non-owner-occupied (tenant-hosted with notarized owner permission). An interior inspection by a code enforcement officer is required before issuance and again each year at renewal. Some third-party guides mention an additional $50 application fee, but official city pages list only the $275/$100/$125 amounts.
3
Register for occupancy taxes
Register to collect and remit the applicable lodging/occupancy taxes for Orlando. Some are collected automatically by the booking platform and some you may need to remit yourself.
4
Renew on schedule
The permit renews annual — set a reminder so it never lapses, since operating on an expired permit typically triggers fines.

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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Permit requirements and fees change; confirm current requirements with Orlando before applying.

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