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Marco Island short-term rental rules (2026)

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

ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

Marco Island is a rare Florida case where a locally popular STR registration ordinance was overturned by state hurricane-recovery legislation.

Why do places restrict rentals?

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

License
None
but hosts must register (for tax)
Tax on stays
11%
total, on our records
Night cap
None
Fines
Up to $1,000

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The full Marco Island rules

17 rules on record for Marco Island, 11 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: cityofmarcoisland.com (official), checked 26 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Marco Island?

Yes. Marco Island is a rare Florida case where a locally popular STR registration ordinance was overturned by state hurricane-recovery legislation.

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

No short-term rental license is needed, but hosts must register, for the local tax, before they start. The full rules say how.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Marco Island?

11% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Marco Island?

No night cap is on record.

What are the penalties in Marco Island?

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

When were the Marco Island rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Marco Island on 26 Oct 2026.

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