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Orlando, FL short-term-rental rules
Orlando requires a Home Sharing Registration for all short-term rentals (under 30 days); the host must live on site and be present while hosting, and only up to half the bedrooms (never the entire home) may be rented.
What does Orlando, FL require?
Orlando requires a Home Sharing Registration for all short-term rentals (under 30 days); the host must live on site and be present while hosting, and only up to half the bedrooms (never the entire home) may be rented.
How much is the Orlando permit fee?
First year: $275. Each year after: $100 if the owner lives on the property; $125 if non-owner-occupied.
How often do I renew?
Annual. An annual fee is paid to permit home sharing registration.
Does it have to be my primary residence?
Yes. The registrant must live on site and be present when hosting guests, and must provide proof of primary residency.
What else should I know?
- Registrant must provide two forms of proof of residence to establish primary residency.
- Only up to half the bedrooms may be rented; renting an entire unit or property is not permitted.
- A tenant may host with notarized owner permission.
Source: City of Orlando — Home Sharing Registration (official orlando.gov). Verified as of July 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Orlando, FL short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Orlando, FL?
- Orlando requires a Home Sharing Registration for all short-term rentals (under 30 days); the host must live on site and be present while hosting, and only up to half the bedrooms (never the entire home) may be rented.
- How much does a Orlando short-term-rental permit cost?
- First year: $275. Each year after: $100 if the owner lives on the property; $125 if non-owner-occupied.
- How often do I renew my Orlando short-term-rental registration?
- Annual. An annual fee is paid to permit home sharing registration.
- Does my Orlando short-term rental have to be my primary residence?
- Yes. The registrant must live on site and be present when hosting guests, and must provide proof of primary residency.
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