Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Short-term rentals are permitted in Jacksonville Beach and have been regulated since November 2019. Any dwelling rented more than three times per calendar year for fewer than 30 consecutive nights needs a Short-Term Vacation Rental Certificate from the city, renewed annually by October 1. City costs total about $229 per year: $150 for the certificate plus $79.20 for the Local Business Tax Receipt. A Fire Marshal inspection is required before the first certificate is issued and after modifications, and a $100 no-show fee applies if the owner misses the appointment. Rentals are allowed in all residential zoning districts, with no zone based ban and no commercial zone restriction. There is no cap on annual rental nights, and neither owner occupancy nor primary residence is required. Owner-occupied units that rent 50% or less of the unit are exempt from registration. Maximum occupancy is 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, capped at 16 total, with children under 24 months excluded. Parking is limited to 1 space per 4 transient occupants. Operators also need a Duval County Tourist Tax Certificate, a Florida DBPR vacation rental license, and a Florida DOR sales tax certificate. The total guest tax burden is 13.5%: 6% Duval County Tourist Development Tax plus 7.5% Florida sales and use tax. Enforcement is rated moderate and follows a graduated process from warnings to fines, enforcement proceedings, and injunctive relief, liens, and penalties. Complaints go to [email protected]. Florida SB 280 (2024), which would have limited local authority, was vetoed in June 2024, so the city ordinance remains in force. Confirm current rules with the city before buying.