Seminole County, FL Short-Term Rentals: Host Presence Rule (2026)
Key Facts
- On-site host
- Not required
- Responsible Party
- Reachable any hour, any day
- Governing code
- LDC Sec. 30.1373(b)
- Contact posting
- 24/7 number posted in unit
- Applies while
- Rental is occupied
Summary
No on-site host is required, but every vacation rental must name a Responsible Party who can be reached at any hour, any day, while the rental is occupied. Their 24/7 phone number must be posted inside the unit.
The Responsible Party shall be available to be contacted at any hour of the day, any day of the week during any period of time that the vacation rental is occupied.
Full Breakdown
LDC Sec. 30.1373(b) defines the Responsible Party as the owner or a designee called upon for the property's upkeep, inspections, emergencies, and the conduct of guests, and requires them to be available to be contacted at any hour of the day, any day of the week, whenever the rental is occupied. There is no requirement that the host live in or be physically present at the unit. Under Sec. 30.1375(b), the Responsible Party's 24-hour, 7-day phone number must be posted on the refrigerator door, the interior of the main egress door, and inside each sleeping-room door, and included in the 'Transient Occupant Information' binder.
Violations & Fines
Failure to maintain a reachable Responsible Party or post the required contact information is enforced through Sec. 30.1376 and Code of Ordinances Sections 53.14 and 53.24.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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