New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Volusia County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
50 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalyearly
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap50 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes - permitted only in designated areas: East of Intracoastal Waterway: R-3A East of Atlantic Avenue, R-4, R-5, R-6, B-4, M-u, BBH; East of Intracoastal and South of Third Avenue: R-2A; West of Intracoastal: M-U, BBH

Official Sources

visitnsbfl.com/short-term-rental
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in New Smyrna Beach, Florida are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in New Smyrna Beach, Florida?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

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

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