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Palm Beach short-term rental rules (2026)

Florida · United States
Banned
These rules apply inside Palm Beach town limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Rules last checked  ·  Region: US

Market overview

BANNEDShort-term stays

Stays under 30 days are prohibited in most or all of the area.

Short-term rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo are not allowed in the Town of Palm Beach's residential districts.

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
12.5%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

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RESTRICTEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Longer stays are only partly open here: some are limited to certain tenants, buildings or areas.

The line here isn't a set number of nights; the full report explains where it falls.

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 Palm Beach rules

14 rules on record for Palm Beach. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: townofpalmbeach.com (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Palm Beach?

Mostly no. Short-term rentals such as Airbnb and Vrbo are not allowed in the Town of Palm Beach's residential districts.

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

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 Palm Beach?

12.5% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Palm Beach?

No night cap is on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Palm Beach?

Longer stays are only partly open here: some are limited to certain tenants, buildings or areas. The line here isn't a set number of nights; the full report explains where it falls. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Palm Beach rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Palm Beach on 6 Nov 2026.

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