St. Augustine, Florida

Short-Term Rental Regulations — St. Johns County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$303.03 base + $79.30 per rental bedroom (e.g., $382.33 for 1BR, $461.63 for 2BR, $540.93 for 3BR)
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay1 (nightly in most zones); 7 nights in RS-1 & RS-2; 30 nights in HP-1
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • RS-1 & RS-2: weekly minimum; HP-1: monthly minimum; all other zones: nightly allowed

Official Sources

citystaug.com/830/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in St. Augustine, Florida

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in St. Augustine, Florida are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $303.03 base + $79.30 per rent).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in St. Augustine, Florida?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in St. Augustine, Florida.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in St. Augustine?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $303.03 base + $79.30 per rent.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in St. Augustine?

Yes — St. Augustine sets a minimum stay of 1 night.

Where do these St. Augustine short-term rental rules come from?

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