Orlando City Code Chapter 65 requires every short-term rental operator to register the unit with the city, obtain a Business Tax Receipt, designate a responsible party reachable 24/7, and post the registration number in all advertising. Registration must be renewed annually. Operators must also hold a Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) vacation rental license and collect applicable taxes through Orange County and the Florida Department of Revenue.
Orlando requires every short-term rental, defined as a rental of fewer than 30 days, to be registered with the City of Orlando Permitting Services through Chapter 65 of the City Code. The application requires owner identification, property address, proof of ownership or authorization, designation of a 24/7 local responsible party who can respond to complaints within one hour, parking plan, occupancy limits, and proof of a state DBPR vacation rental license. Once issued, the STR registration number must appear in every online listing on Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and similar platforms. Operators must also obtain a City Business Tax Receipt and a county Business Tax Receipt, and collect 6.5 percent Florida sales tax plus 6 percent Orange County Tourist Development Tax on every booking. Registrations must be renewed annually, with fees set by city ordinance. Failure to register can result in fines, code enforcement action, and suspension of the right to operate. Florida SB 280 (2024) creates a state vacation rental registry that interacts with local registration programs.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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