Key West, Florida
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Monroe County
Conditional
STR Status
Business License Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
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
Official Sources
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Key West, Florida
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Key West, Florida are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Key West, Florida?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Key West, Florida.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Key West?
A business license is also required.
Where do these Key West short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Key West'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 Key West, Monroe County, or Florida authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.