Osceola County is home to the Kissimmee and Disney World area — one of the highest-volume short-term rental markets in the United States. Both a Florida DBPR license and a county registration are required before listing.
Like all Florida vacation rental markets, Osceola County requires both a statewide Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License and a county-level registration. The DBPR license must be obtained first — the county registration requires your DBPR license number as part of the application.
With Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld all within the county, Osceola County has one of the largest concentrations of vacation rentals in the country. The county takes STR compliance seriously: code enforcement staff actively monitor listing platforms, and the high tourism volume means neighbor complaints are processed quickly.
Apply at myfloridalicense.com for a Vacation Rental (Dwelling) or Vacation Rental (Condominium) license depending on your property type. Annual fee is approximately $195–$295. A DBPR inspection is required for new applicants. The license renews August 1–September 30 annually — missing the window requires a full new application including reinspection.
After receiving your DBPR license, apply for the Osceola County vacation rental registration through Osceola County Growth Management. Submit your DBPR license number, proof of ownership, insurance certificate, and the completed county application. Verify the current fee schedule at osceola.org.
Osceola County levies a Tourist Development Tax (TDT) in addition to Florida state sales tax. Verify current TDT rates with the Osceola County Tax Collector. Both Airbnb and VRBO generally remit Florida sales tax automatically, but TDT remittance varies — confirm with your platform and the county.
This guide is informational only. Requirements in Osceola County, Florida are subject to change. Always verify current requirements directly with the local planning or code enforcement office before applying.