Key West, Florida

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Monroe County

Conditional

STR Status

Business License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

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.