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Delray Beach short-term rental rules (2026)

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These rules apply inside Delray Beach city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

Delray Beach allows vacation rentals but limits turnovers to six a year in Single Family and Planned Residential Development zones under a 2009 rule that state law grandfathers.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
12.5%
total, on our records
Night cap
None
Fines
Up to $1,000

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RESTRICTEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules, but longer stays are only partly open here: some are limited to certain tenants, buildings or areas.

Some stays above this length are still limited here; the full report has the details.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Delray Beach rules

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Delray Beach?

Yes, with material limits. Delray Beach allows vacation rentals but limits turnovers to six a year in Single Family and Planned Residential Development zones under a 2009 rule that state law grandfathers.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Delray Beach?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Delray Beach?

12.5% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Delray Beach?

No night cap is on record.

What are the penalties in Delray Beach?

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

Can I rent for longer stays in Delray Beach?

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules, but longer stays are only partly open here: some are limited to certain tenants, buildings or areas. Some stays above this length are still limited here; the full report has the details. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Delray Beach rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Delray Beach on 7 Nov 2026.

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