Cape Canaveral, Florida
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Brevard County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
2000 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
License Cost$300.00 per unit (non-homesteaded) / $200.00 per unit (homesteaded); increasing to $450.00 / $300.00 on October 1, 2025
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap2000 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 82%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Cape Canaveral, Florida
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Cape Canaveral, Florida are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Cape Canaveral, Florida?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Cape Canaveral?
The fee is $300.00 per unit (non-homestea.
Where do these Cape Canaveral short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Cape Canaveral's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, or Florida authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.