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Key West

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Florida

$50
Permit Fee
5%
Occupancy Tax
No
Owner Only
No cap
Day Limit

Full Requirements

Permit RequiredYes
Permit Fee$50
Permit RenewalAnnual
Registration RequiredYes
Owner Occupied OnlyNo
Max Rental DaysNo cap
Occupancy Tax Rate5%
Platform Collects TaxYes (Airbnb/VRBO collect)
Prohibited ZonesRentals of less than 28 days are strictly prohibited outside of designated transient receiving zones.

Day Limit Notes

Transient rentals (under 28 days) are highly restricted and require a specific transient license.

⚠ Tax Notes

5% Monroe County Tourist Development Tax plus 7.5% State Sales Tax.

⚠ Prohibited Zones

Rentals of less than 28 days are strictly prohibited outside of designated transient receiving zones.

Official Source

Key West City Government

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Last verified: 2026-03-23 · Always confirm with your local government before listing.