Cocoa Beach, Florida
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Brevard County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannually
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- RS-1 single family residential zoning district and city-wide (ordinance applies to all vacation rentals within city limits, including those outside RS-1 per 2025 amendment)
Official Sources
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 9, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Cocoa Beach, Florida
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Cocoa Beach, Florida are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Cocoa Beach, Florida?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Cocoa Beach?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Cocoa Beach short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Cocoa Beach'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 Cocoa Beach, Brevard County, or Florida authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.