Short-Term Rentals in Collier County, FL (2026)

10 rules for unincorporated Collier County, Florida.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Collier County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Permit Requirements

Florida preempts vacation-rental licensing to the state, so unincorporated Collier County cannot require a use permit or ban STRs. It can only require a local registration certificate. State DBPR licenses the property as a transient public lodging establishment.

Do You Need an STR Permit in Collier County?

Some Restrictions

FS 509.032(7)(b)

A local law, ordinance, or regulation may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals. This paragraph does not apply to any local law, ordinance, or regulation adopted on or before June 1, 2011.

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Noise Rules

Vacation-rental guests must follow Collier County's general noise ordinance (Code Ch. 54, Art. IV). The STR registration ordinance was adopted largely to give the county a 24/7 responsible-party contact to shut down late-night noise and party complaints.

Noise Rules for Collier County Short-Term Rentals

Some Restrictions

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Taxes & Fees

Collier County levies a 5% Tourist Development Tax on the rent for any accommodation rented for six months or less (Ordinance 2017-35). Owners collect it and remit it to the Collier County Tax Collector. Florida's 6% state sales tax also applies, for about 11% total.

Collier County Tourist Development (Bed) Tax

Some Restrictions

FS 125.0104(3)(a)

It is declared to be the intent of the Legislature that every person who rents, leases, or lets for consideration any living quarters or accommodations in any hotel, apartment hotel, motel, resort motel, apartment, apartment motel, roominghouse, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, condominium, or timeshare resort for a term of 6 months or less is exercising a privilege which is subject...

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Parking Rules

Collier County sets no STR-specific parking quota, but hosts must inform guests of local parking rules and keep the property compliant. Guests must use on-site or lawful parking; general county parking and right-of-way rules apply to vacation-rental guests just as to residents.

Parking Rules for Collier County Vacation Rentals

Some Restrictions

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Occupancy Limits

Collier County's registration ordinance does not set a special STR headcount cap; occupancy is governed by the Florida Building Code and life-safety limits. State law bars the county from regulating rental duration or frequency, and registrants must certify the property's maximum occupancy.

Occupancy Limits for Collier County Short-Term Rentals

Some Restrictions

FS 509.032(7)(b)

A local law, ordinance, or regulation may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals.

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Insurance Requirements

Collier County's short-term rental ordinance does not mandate a specific liability-insurance amount. Owners should still carry commercial or short-term-rental liability coverage; standard homeowner policies often exclude paying guests, and platforms like Airbnb offer separate host protection.

Insurance Requirements for Collier County STRs

Some Restrictions

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Night Caps

Collier County cannot set minimum-night stays or cap how often you rent. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) expressly bars local governments from regulating the duration or frequency of vacation rentals, so nightly and weekend rentals are allowed year-round.

Minimum-Night or Rental-Frequency Caps

Some Restrictions

FS 509.032(7)(b)

A local law, ordinance, or regulation may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Registration Rules

Since January 3, 2022, every short-term vacation rental in unincorporated Collier County must hold a registration certificate under Ordinance No. 2021-45. There is a one-time $50 fee per unit, plus proof of a DBPR license and a county Tourist Development Tax account.

Collier County STR Registration Certificate

Some Restrictions

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Host Presence Rule

Collier County does not require the host to stay on-site, but Ordinance 2021-45 requires every registered rental to name a designated responsible party who is reachable 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can respond in person to emergencies and violations.

Do You Need to Be Present or On-Call as a Host?

Some Restrictions

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Primary-Residence-Only Rule

No. Collier County cannot require that a short-term rental be the owner's primary residence. Florida law preempts vacation-rental licensing and bars local governments from prohibiting rentals or regulating their frequency, so non-owner-occupied and investment STRs are allowed.

Is a Primary Residence Required for STRs?

Some Restrictions

FS 509.032(7)(b)

A local law, ordinance, or regulation may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

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