Hudson, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Hudson sits in a Nature Coast STR market averaging $161 ADR, 45.4% occupancy and $2,024 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Hudson, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Florida Central Area market area is 45%. average monthly revenue in the Florida Central Area market area is $2,024. average daily rate in the Florida Central Area market area is $161. the top operator in the Florida Central Area market area is Evolve with 358 listings. market score is 60/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Florida Central Area regional market, which includes Hudson. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Hudson.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
This page covers Hudson, Florida, an unincorporated Gulf Coast community in Pasco County with a population of 11,254. Performance figures describe the Nature Coast STR market, a regional series, so the numbers reflect the wider region rather than Hudson alone. In September 2026, the Nature Coast STR market averaged an ADR of $161 and occupancy of 45.4%, producing average monthly revenue of $2,024 per listing. Entire home listings earned an ADR of $166. Compared with the prior year, occupancy is up 6.8%, ADR is up 5.6%, and monthly revenue is up 2.5%. September is the weakest month of the year in this market, so the latest figures sit below the year to date averages. Annual averages show the market cooling from its 2021 peak. Occupancy was 69.1% in 2021, 58.5% in 2025, and 58.4% across the first nine months of 2026, while ADR rose from $146 in 2021 to $170 in 2025 and $179 so far in 2026. Average monthly revenue for 2026 to date is $2,904, compared with $2,755 for 2025. Hudson draws mostly drive in visitors from the Tampa Bay metro, along with Florida retirees and snowbirds, beachgoers, anglers, and boaters. Main draws include SunWest Park, a spring fed swimming lake with a white sand beach, Hudson Beach Park, Gulf fishing and boating, and waterfront spots such as Sam’s Beach Bar. No city specific annual visitor count is published, because tourism is tracked at the Pasco County level through the bed tax. Bedroom, channel, and listing type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Hudson, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 65% |
| Feb | 80% |
| Mar | 78% |
| Apr | 58% |
| May | 53% |
| Jun | 60% |
| Jul | 64% |
| Aug | 51% |
| Sep | 48% |
| Oct | 54% |
| Nov | 58% |
| Dec | 57% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Florida Central Area market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Florida Central Area market as a whole, which includes Hudson, so these counts are not Hudson-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 358 | 13,225 | ★ 4.74 |
| 2 | A&J Home Concierge | 160 | 633 | ★ 4.74 |
| 3 | McCormick Management Vacation Rental | 106 | 3,510 | ★ 4.84 |
| 4 | Village Valet Property Management, LLC | 102 | 1,251 | ★ 4.68 |
| 5 | Down Home Properties | 87 | 1,128 | ★ 4.69 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Hudson?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 37.9% |
| vrbo | 12.1% |
| both | 50% |
Home Value Trends (Hudson)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short term rentals are permitted in Hudson, but they require permits. Hudson is unincorporated, so Pasco County and the State of Florida regulate rentals rather than a city government. Florida requires a state vacation rental license from the DBPR for properties rented more than three times a year for periods under 30 days, and hosted rentals can be exempt. At the county level, a dwelling outside a platted subdivision may not be used as a short term rental unless the owner obtains a Pasco County Conditional Use Permit for that specific dwelling. Standards include designated off street parking for renters and a ban on RV parking on site or in adjacent rights of way. Owners must also register the unit annually with Pasco County zoning, pay a registration fee, and hold a business tax receipt. The permit cost is not published. Pasco County defines a vacation rental as a dwelling advertised or available more than three times a year for periods of fewer than 30 days. No minimum night requirement could be verified, so confirm any rental length floor with Pasco County Zoning. There is no published yearly night cap, and neither owner occupancy nor primary residence is required. Pasco County charges a 5% Tourist Development Tax on rentals of six months or less, on top of 6% state sales tax and a 1% local surtax, for a combined rate of roughly 11% to 12%. The county raised the tax from 4% to 5% effective June 1, 2022. Enforcement is rated moderate, and no major Hudson specific rule changes were identified in the last 24 months.
Market Comparison
The Nature Coast STR market averaged a $161 ADR and 45.4% occupancy in September 2026, while 2026 year to date occupancy has averaged 58.4% and ADR has averaged $179. The market is also showing positive momentum: occupancy is up 6.8% and ADR is up 5.6% year over year. Entry prices are moderate, with a typical Hudson home value of $290,175. The main advantages are lower acquisition cost, a Gulf Coast location with fishing, boating, and beach access, and strong winter demand. The main drawbacks are a pronounced fall dip and the Pasco County permit process. Top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Hudson, so this profile omits them.
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