The Villages, Florida

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sumter County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Not RequiredFee: $100Tax: 6%Min Stay: 7 nightsOwner Occupancy Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Sumter County which apply to this area.
$100License Cost
7 nightsMin. Night Stay
180 nights/yrAnnual Cap
6%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNo
License Cost$100
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay7 nights
Max Nights Per Year180 nights
Density / Distance Cap2
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT6%

Zoning Restrictions

  • coastal areas
  • commercial districts
  • commercial zones
  • residential areas
  • residential zones
  • tourist zones

Official Sources

rovetravel.com/blog/short-term-rental-ownership-in-floridasumtercountyfl.gov/87/Housinghostfully.com/blog/floridas-short-term-rental-regulations/pinellas.gov/news/pinellas-county-commission-adopts-short-term-rental-ordinance/avantio.com/blog/florida-vacation-rental-laws/beachsidevr.com/blog/2025-guide-to-florida-short-term-rental-laws/minut.com/blog/florida-short-term-rental-laws
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: May 20, 2026

Short-term rental rules in The Villages, Florida

The Villages, Florida has no separate city ordinance, so Sumter County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. The property must be owner-occupied. A lodging/occupancy tax of 6% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in The Villages, Florida?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in The Villages, Florida. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in The Villages?

No STR permit is required, the fee is $100.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in The Villages?

Short-term rentals in The Villages are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6%.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in The Villages?

Yes — The Villages sets a minimum stay of 7 nights and a cap of 180 rental nights per year.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with The Villages, Sumter County, or Florida authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.