Volusia County, Florida Short-Term Rental Rules 2026
LawfulStay tracks short-term rental rules for 3 places in Volusia County, Florida. Each city and town sets its own rules, so select a place below for its permit, tax and other rules, or see all of Florida.
Volusia County at a glance
- Places tracked
- 3 places: 3 restricted
- License or registration
- Required in all 2 local places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in all 2 local places
- County law
- Nightly and weekly rentals of houses in single-family zoning are not allowed in unincorporated Volusia County; the minimum is 30 days. County rules ›
Volusia County short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in Volusia County?
In all 3 places we track in Volusia County, short-term rentals are allowed, all with permit conditions or limits.
Do I need a license for a short-term rental in Volusia County?
All 2 local places we track in Volusia County require a license, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a countywide short-term rental law in Volusia County?
Nightly and weekly rentals of houses in single-family zoning are not allowed in unincorporated Volusia County; the minimum is 30 days.
Which places in Volusia County have the strictest rules?
On our records: Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach.
Volusia County Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Volusia County encompasses 3 tracked jurisdictions: 3 with restrictions. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.
All 3 tracked jurisdictions in Volusia County require some form of permit, license, or registration for short-term rental operations. Requirements range from simple online registration to comprehensive permit applications with inspections.
Tax obligations apply in 3 of 3 jurisdictions. Common taxes include occupancy taxes, tourist levies, and sales taxes. Many jurisdictions require hosts to register for tax collection, and some platforms like Airbnb collect and remit taxes automatically in select locations.
Cities with significant restrictions on vacation rentals include Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County (unincorporated). These jurisdictions typically impose permit caps, zoning limitations, or primary residence requirements.
LawfulStay monitors Volusia County STR regulations daily and updates this page as rules change. Each city page includes detailed permit requirements, fee schedules, tax rates, zoning rules, and penalty information sourced from official government websites.