Fernandina Beach, Florida

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Nassau County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/9/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$300 new permit; $200 renewal; $5.25 transfer
Renewalyearly
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • R-3 zone required; R-1/R-2 only if grandfathered (pre-October 3, 2000); all other zones minimum 30-day rental

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Fernandina Beach, Florida

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Fernandina Beach, Florida are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $300 new permit; $200 renewal;).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Fernandina Beach, Florida?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Fernandina Beach?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $300 new permit; $200 renewal;.

Where do these Fernandina Beach short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Fernandina 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 Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, or Florida authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.