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Islamorada short-term rental rules (2026)

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Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 29 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

Islamorada licenses vacation rentals under rules adopted before June 1, 2011, so Florida's preemption does not stop it from capping them at 331 units, banning new units in Residential Medium areas and setting a 7-day…

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

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REGULATEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 29 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules, but come under their own lease rules.

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 Islamorada rules

17 rules on record for Islamorada, 17 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: Islamorada, Village of Islands (cvportal.us, official), checked 5 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Islamorada?

Yes, with material limits. Islamorada licenses vacation rentals under rules adopted before June 1, 2011, so Florida's preemption does not stop it from capping them at 331 units, banning new units in Residential Medium areas and setting a 7-day…

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

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Islamorada?

12.5% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Islamorada?

No night cap is on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Islamorada?

Stays of 29 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules, but come under their own lease rules. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Islamorada rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Islamorada on 5 Nov 2026.

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