Collier County, FL Short-Term Rentals: Night Caps (2026)
Key Facts
- Annual night cap
- None
- Minimum-stay rule
- None
- Frequency limit
- Preempted by state law
- Governing statute
- FS 509.032(7)(b)
- Still required
- Registration + 5% tourist tax
Summary
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.
A local law, ordinance, or regulation may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals.
Full Breakdown
Unlike many out-of-state jurisdictions, Collier County has no annual night cap, no minimum-stay requirement, and no limit on how many separate bookings a property may take. FS 509.032(7)(b) prohibits any local law from regulating the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals, a preemption that dates to statutes first enacted in 2011 and strengthened since. The county's authority is limited to registration, tourist-tax collection, and enforcing generally applicable noise, parking, trash, and safety rules. Owners may therefore rent for a single night or continuously, provided the property holds a valid registration certificate and remits the 5% tourist tax.
Violations & Fines
There is no night-cap violation; enforcement focuses on unregistered rentals, unpaid tourist tax, and nuisance complaints.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum number of nights I must rent?
Can the county cap how many times per year I rent?
Sources & Official References
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