Short-Term Rentals in Indian River County, FL (2026)

4 rules for unincorporated Indian River County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Short-Term Rental Permits

Florida preempts local vacation-rental bans (Fla. Stat. 509.032(7)(b)), so Indian River County cannot prohibit STRs. It instead requires a county vacation rental license under Code Sec. 911.15 (Ord. 2016-006), plus a state DBPR license.

Indian River County Short-Term Rental Rules

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. §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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Noise Rules

Indian River County vacation rentals must follow the county noise ordinance, and Code Sec. 911.15 flatly bars using a single-family rental for a commercial event - weddings and catered parties with music, dancing, tents, or alcohol.

Indian River County STR Noise & Party Rules

Some Restrictions

Indian River County Code §911.15(8)(a)

It shall be a violation of this code for any owner to lease a single family residence as a location for a commercial event at residence.

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Taxes & Fees

A short-term rental in Indian River County owes about 11% in lodging taxes: Florida's 6% transient rental tax (Fla. Stat. 212.03) plus the county's 5% Tourist Development Tax on stays of six months or less.

Indian River County STR Taxes & Fees

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. §212.03(1)(a)

a tax is hereby levied in an amount equal to 6 percent of and on the total rental charged for such living quarters or sleeping or housekeeping accommodations by the person charging or collecting the rental.

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Short-Term Rental Parking Rules

Indian River County caps vacation-rental parking: one automobile per bedroom, not to exceed five, all parked on-site on a driveway - never in the road right-of-way. Homes without a garage get two cars plus one per bedroom, max five.

Indian River County STR Parking Rules

Some Restrictions

Indian River County Code §911.15(4)(b)

one automobile per bedroom not to exceed a total of five (5) automobiles

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