Cape Canaveral

Florida · United States
Restricted
These rules apply inside Cape Canaveral city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Last updated: 2026-10-27  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-27  ·  Region: US
RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits. Cape Canaveral allows vacation rentals but keeps a seven-consecutive-day minimum stay on residential property that dates from the late 1980s and is grandfathered from Florida's 2011 preemption.

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Tax on stays
12%
total, on our records
Licence
Required
Night cap
None
Fines
Up to $1,000
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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Cape Canaveral?

Yes, with material limits. Cape Canaveral allows vacation rentals but keeps a seven-consecutive-day minimum stay on residential property that dates from the late 1980s and is grandfathered from Florida's 2011 preemption.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Cape Canaveral?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Cape Canaveral?

12% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Cape Canaveral?

No night cap is on record.

What are the penalties in Cape Canaveral?

Fines of up to $1,000 are on record.

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