Hudson, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Hudson FL STRs averaged $179/night at 55.8% occupancy in April 2026, with a winter-peak pattern that drives February occupancy above 80%.
Quick Answer: Hudson, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Florida Central Area market area is 55%. average monthly revenue in the Florida Central Area market area is $2,878. average daily rate in the Florida Central Area market area is $189. 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
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Market Overview
Hudson, Florida is a small coastal community on Pasco County’s Gulf Coast (the Nature Coast), north of Tampa. Its short-term rental market is shaped by snowbird demand and seasonal Gulf recreation visitors primarily from the Tampa Bay metro and other Florida drive markets. As of April 2026, the market recorded an average daily rate of $179 and an occupancy rate of 55.8%, producing a RevPAR of $100.
The active listing pool across bedroom sizes totals approximately 8,090 properties. Entire-place listings dominate at 7,621 units (94.2% of supply), with private rooms at 468 and shared rooms at 1. The dual-platform channel is the largest: 4,046 listings appear on both Airbnb and VRBO, while 3,067 are Airbnb-only and 977 are VRBO-only.
The bedroom mix skews toward 2-3 bedroom units: 3-bedroom leads at 2,801 listings, followed closely by 2-bedroom at 2,787, 1-bedroom at 1,799, 4-bedroom at 551, and 5-bedroom-plus at 129. Year-over-year, April 2026 occupancy declined 4.07 percentage points while ADR rose 3.03%, leaving overall revenue down 1.16% versus the prior April. The market’s composite investment score is 60.09 out of 100, with investability at 83.88 and rental demand at 74.95.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 65% |
| Feb | 80% |
| Mar | 78% |
| Apr | 58% |
| May | 53% |
| Jun | 60% |
| Jul | 64% |
| Aug | 52% |
| 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
Hudson is an unincorporated community, so short-term rentals are governed by Pasco County, not 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.
At the county level, a dwelling outside a platted subdivision generally requires a Conditional Use Permit from the Pasco County Planning Director, demonstrating compliance with standards including designated parking and no on-site RV parking. Operators must also register annually with Pasco County Growth Management and obtain a business tax receipt from the Tax Collector. The permit cost was not published in available sources.
Pasco County imposes a 5% Tourist Development Tax on rentals of six months or less, which stacks on top of Florida’s 6% state sales tax plus a 1% local surtax, for a combined transient rate of approximately 11-12%. There is no published maximum-nights-per-year cap and no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement. Enforcement severity is rated moderate. The Tourist Development Tax rate increased from 4% to 5% effective June 1, 2022 (Ordinance 22-15). Operators should confirm any minimum-night floor directly with Pasco County Zoning, as this could not be verified from available sources.
Market Comparison
Hudson’s April 2026 occupancy of 55.8% is right at the approximate US STR market median of 55%, and ADR of $179 is below the national median of approximately $220, consistent with Pasco County’s lower price point relative to destination coastal markets. The lower ADR is offset by the notably higher gross yield (approximately 11.7%) made possible by Hudson’s below-median home values.
The professional management premium of 13% ($203 versus $179 ADR) is narrower than in many vacation rental markets, suggesting the local PM operators have not yet fully differentiated their pricing power.
Evolve leads the Hudson area with 358 listings and 13,225 reviews (rating 4.74). A&J Home Concierge holds second at 160 listings (rating 4.74). McCormick Management Vacation Rental ranks third at 106 listings and 3,510 reviews (rating 4.84). Village Valet Property Management holds fourth at 102 listings (rating 4.68) and Down Home Properties rounds out the top five at 87 listings (rating 4.69). The top five operators combined account for 813 listings, roughly 10.0% of the approximately 8,090-listing market, indicating a moderately fragmented landscape.
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