Hosted Rentals (short-term rentals while the host remains in the home) are not regulated by DBPR. Vacation Rental is defined in Florida law as: “any unit or group of units in a condominium or cooperative or any individually or collectively owned single-family, two-family, or four-family house or dwelling unit that is also a transient public lodging establishment but that is not a timeshare project.” The state of Florida requires that all vacation rentals in the state be licensed through the DBPR. Please consult the Florida DBPR’s webpage to determine the appropriate category and licensing requirements for your listing. While many Airbnb listings will be vacation rentals, that categorization may not apply to all listings. If you have questions, contact the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) or other local agencies directly, or consult a local lawyer or tax professional.įlorida law defines many types of lodging establishments, including vacation rentals. This list is not exhaustive, but it should give you a good start in understanding state laws. As a platform and marketplace we do not provide legal advice, but we want to give you some useful links that may help you better understand laws and regulations in Florida. When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it's important for you to understand the laws in your city.

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