Boca Raton, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Boca Raton bans residential STRs; Palm Beach County September 2026 shows $191 ADR, 52.1% occupancy, $2,768 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Boca Raton, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the West Palm Beach market area is 52%. average monthly revenue in the West Palm Beach market area is $2,768. average daily rate in the West Palm Beach market area is $191. the top operator in the West Palm Beach market area is Evolve with 113 listings. market score is 77/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the West Palm Beach regional market, which includes Boca Raton. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Boca Raton.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Boca Raton prohibits short-term rentals in residential zones, so STR activity in the city is limited to commercially zoned motel or hotel properties. The performance data below describes the Palm Beach County STR market. Every figure should be read as a county-level benchmark, not as a Boca Raton operating result. The city has about 97,422 residents and draws roughly 1.35 million visitors a year, inside a county that recorded 9.9 million visitors in 2024. In September 2026 the Palm Beach County STR market averaged an ADR of $191, occupancy of 52.1% and average monthly revenue of $2,768. Compared with a year earlier, occupancy rose 7.7%, ADR rose 10.7% and revenue rose 8.5%. Entire places earned an ADR of $201. Average monthly revenue was $3,081 for houses, $2,909 for entire places overall and $2,251 for apartments. Over a longer view, average ADR in the county market climbed from $133 in 2017 to $241 in 2025, and the 2026 figure through September is $263 with occupancy of 65.1%. Peak demand arrives in winter, when seasonal residents from the Northeast and Midwest and leisure travelers fill the calendar. Listing counts, bedroom mix, channel mix and listing-type mix are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Boca Raton, so this profile omits them. Anyone considering a purchase in Boca Raton should treat the zoning ban as the controlling fact and use these numbers mainly as a benchmark for what legally operating properties elsewhere in Palm Beach County earn.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 68% |
| Feb | 81% |
| Mar | 77% |
| Apr | 56% |
| May | 56% |
| Jun | 60% |
| Jul | 62% |
| Aug | 54% |
| Sep | 51% |
| Oct | 57% |
| Nov | 60% |
| Dec | 64% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in West Palm Beach market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the West Palm Beach market as a whole, which includes Boca Raton, so these counts are not Boca Raton-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 113 | 3,744 | ★ 4.61 |
| 2 | Brampton Park | 63 | 1,378 | ★ 4.95 |
| 3 | Easy Air Rentals | 59 | 3,315 | ★ 4.86 |
| 4 | Palm Beach Vacation Rentals | 54 | 805 | ★ 4.84 |
| 5 | Five Star Vacation Rentals | 50 | 1,644 | ★ 4.67 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 40.1% |
| vrbo | 7.7% |
| both | 52.1% |
Home Value Trends (Boca Raton)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Boca Raton is one of the most restrictive STR markets in Florida. Chapter 28 of the city zoning code prohibits transient or short-term rental, meaning rentals under six months, of residential properties. This covers single-unit homes, residential buildings with several units and condominiums in residential areas. Short-term rentals are permitted only in properties zoned for motel or hotel use. The ban predates June 1, 2011, so it is grandfathered under Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b), which otherwise blocks local governments from prohibiting vacation rentals. Operators on legally zoned commercial property need a Florida DBPR Vacation Rental Dwelling license, which costs $170 per year for a single unit and renews annually, plus a Palm Beach County Business Tax Receipt. The Tourist Development Tax is 6%, and the regulations summary notes that platforms do not remit the county tax for hosts, so operators must self-remit. Florida sales tax of 6% also applies, for a combined burden of about 12% on gross rental revenue. Fines for unpermitted operation in a prohibited zone are $1,000 for a first offense, $2,500 for a second and up to $5,000 for each later violation. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. Enforcement has historically been complaint-driven and documented violation counts have been low, but the legal risk is real. In June 2024 Governor DeSantis vetoed SB 280, preserving the existing state preemption framework, and no new local STR ordinance changes have been identified through early 2026.
Market Comparison
In September 2026 the Palm Beach County market posted an all-listings ADR of $191 and occupancy of 52.1%, while entire places reached $201, professionally managed listings reached $250 and luxury listings reached $399. The September snapshot is also a seasonal low point, since the September seasonal average is only 50.7% occupancy and a $159 ADR, while February occupancy reached 80.8% and March ADR reached $254. Momentum is favorable, with ADR up 10.7%, occupancy up 7.7% and revenue up 8.5% from a year earlier. The 2026 figure through September is a $263 ADR at 65.1% occupancy. Tracking of top operators in this market is done at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Boca Raton, so this profile omits it. The larger comparison for Boca Raton is regulatory. Most comparable Florida markets allow STRs with licensing, while Boca Raton does not in residential zones.
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