Key West, Florida Short Term Rental Laws

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Key West, FL Short Term Rental Law Summary

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  • Not all areas in unincorporated Monroe County allow homes to be used for vacation rentals.
  • Vacation rentals are allowed in the following land use districts: SR (Suburban Residential), MU (Mixed Use), UR (Urban Residential), IS-V (Improved Subdivision Vacation Rental), OS (Offshore Islands).
  • Improved Subdivision (IS), Urban Residential Mobile Home (URM), and IS-M (Improved Subdivision Masonry) land use districts do not allow short-term rentals.
  • Advertising for vacation rentals should reflect a 28-day minimum stay requirement and monthly rates.
  • All rentals require a business tax license.
  • An annual special vacation rental permit is required for each dwelling unit prior to renting as a vacation rental.
  • The initial permit application fee is $490, and the renewal fee is $100.
  • Fire and Life Safety Inspection by the Fire Marshal's office is required for both initial and renewal permits.
  • Inspection fees range from $100 for 1 bedroom to $300 for 4+ bedrooms.
  • A special vacation rental permit is nontransferable between owners.
  • A vacation rental manager license is required for all vacation rental units.
  • The manager license application fee is $110.
  • It is important to review and comply with the Land Development Code requirements to avoid code compliance action.
  • Violations can be reported to Monroe County Code Compliance.
  • Various application forms are available for vacation rental permits, manager licenses, exemptions, and changes.
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