Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Jacksonville, FL (2026)

Whether Jacksonville, FL permits short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local planning department at (904) 255-7800 to verify current STR rules — including whether hosting is permitted at all, registration requirements, and any local restrictions — before listing your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or a similar platform.

Statewide Preemption

Registration Requirements

Whether short-term rental registration is required in Jacksonville has not been confirmed from official sources. Contact the local planning department or local building department to verify current registration requirements before hosting on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms.

Operational Rules

No specific operational rules listed for short-term rentals in Jacksonville beyond standard property codes.

• •Florida DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) Vacation Rental License required statewide
• •Jacksonville requires Local Business Tax Receipt for STR operations
• •All STRs must collect Florida Tourist Development Tax and Duval County Tourist Development Tax
• •Safety requirements: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted emergency contacts
• •Noise ordinance compliance required — Jacksonville quiet hours apply
• •Maximum occupancy limits apply per unit size
• •Designated local contact required to respond within 1 hour

Penalties for Violations

Specific penalty amounts for STR violations in Jacksonville are not listed. Contact the local planning department for enforcement information.

• ⚠Fines up to $1,000 per day for operating without DBPR license
• ⚠Jacksonville Code Enforcement can issue cease and desist orders for unlicensed operations
• ⚠Repeat violations may result in civil fines and court action

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