Winter Springs, Florida

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Seminole County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $250
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Seminole County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
$250License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/development-services/planning-development/vacationrental.stml
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Winter Springs, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida has no separate city ordinance, so Seminole County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Winter Springs, Florida?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Winter Springs?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $250.

Where do these Winter Springs short-term rental rules come from?

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