Mount Dora, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Mount Dora's Greater Orlando area STR market earned $212 ADR, 50.2% occupancy, $2,997 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Mount Dora, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Orlando market area is 50%. average monthly revenue in the Orlando market area is $2,997. average daily rate in the Orlando market area is $212. the top operator in the Orlando market area is Master Vacation Homes with 1,887 listings. market score is 96/100 (grade A).
Market data reflects the Orlando regional market, which includes Mount Dora. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Mount Dora.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Mount Dora is a lakeside city of 17,278 residents about 30 miles northwest of Orlando in Lake County, Florida. The performance figures on this page describe the Greater Orlando area STR market, which includes Mount Dora. This data is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Mount Dora, so this profile omits bedroom, channel, and listing-type counts and the top operator names.
In September 2026, the Greater Orlando area STR market averaged an ADR of $212, occupancy of 50.2%, and monthly revenue of $2,997 per listing. Entire-home listings earned a higher ADR of $221. Compared with a year earlier, occupancy rose 5.8%, ADR rose 5.0%, and revenue rose 7.1%, so the month improved on all three measures even though September is the seasonal low point. The seasonal average for September is 46.3% occupancy and a $193 ADR, which means this September ran ahead of its own norm.
Annual performance has held in a narrow band. Occupancy was 59.4% in 2024 and 61.0% in 2025, with ADR at $235 in both years. For 2026 through September, occupancy is 62.0%, ADR is $246, and average monthly revenue is $4,207, compared with $3,954 for all of 2025. Summing the twelve seasonal monthly averages gives annual revenue of $40,957 per listing.
Local demand comes from several sources. Mount Dora hosts more than 30 festivals a year. The February Arts Festival draws an estimated 200,000 or more visitors, and the October Craft Fair draws over 250,000. Renninger’s Antique Center and Extravaganza events bring collectors and dealers, and Lake Dora and the Harris Chain of Lakes draw fishing and boating visitors.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 54% |
| Feb | 70% |
| Mar | 71% |
| Apr | 60% |
| May | 55% |
| Jun | 65% |
| Jul | 66% |
| Aug | 55% |
| Sep | 46% |
| Oct | 56% |
| Nov | 55% |
| Dec | 56% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Orlando market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Orlando market as a whole, which includes Mount Dora, so these counts are not Mount Dora-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Master Vacation Homes | 1,887 | 73,406 | ★ 4.75 |
| 2 | Top Villas | 1,310 | 6,401 | ★ 3.81 |
| 3 | Ohana Vacation | 802 | 3,631 | ★ 4.26 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 762 | 13,367 | ★ 4.38 |
| 5 | RedAwning | 641 | 4,500 | ★ 4.13 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Mount Dora?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 36% |
| vrbo | 12.6% |
| both | 51.4% |
Home Value Trends (Mount Dora)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Mount Dora, with two layers of licensing. The city requires a Rental License under Ordinance 2017-05 for all rental properties regardless of zone. Initial filing totals $155 through the Building Division at City Hall, 308 E 5th Ave: a $30 application fee, a $50 inspection fee for structures over five years old, and a $75 zoning review fee. The license renews biennially through a rental affidavit, and a lapsed license requires reapplication and full fees.
Florida also requires a DBPR Vacation Rental Dwelling license for operators who rent an entire unit more than three times per year for periods under 30 days. The fee is approximately $170 to $350 annually depending on district and unit count.
Operators collect and remit a 10% combined tax, made up of the 6% Florida state sales tax and the 4% Lake County Tourist Development Tax. Platforms such as Airbnb collect and remit these taxes automatically in Florida.
There is no owner-occupancy or primary residence requirement. Mount Dora restricts STRs by zoning district. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts local bans on vacation rentals adopted after June 1, 2011, so a prohibition limited to certain residential zones adopted after that date would be legally questionable. Confirm zone eligibility with the Planning and Development Department at (352) 735-7100 before purchasing.
Enforcement severity is rated moderate. Florida SB 280 of 2024, which would have centralized STR regulation under DBPR and further limited local authority, was vetoed by Governor DeSantis in June 2024, leaving the local-plus-state framework in place through at least 2026.
Market Comparison
For September 2026, the Greater Orlando area STR market shows occupancy of 50.2% and an all-listings ADR of $212. Entire homes averaged $221, professionally managed listings $247, and luxury listings $387.
September is the seasonal low, so the monthly snapshot understates the year. Through September 2026, occupancy averages 62.0% and ADR averages $246. Average monthly revenue over that period is $4,207, compared with $2,997 in the latest month.
The trend is also positive, with occupancy up 5.8%, ADR up 5.0%, and revenue up 7.1% year over year. This data is tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Mount Dora, so this profile omits top operator names. Mount Dora’s own draw as a festival and antique destination on Lake Dora, about 30 miles from Orlando, differs from the theme-park corridor, so investors should compare local listings directly before relying on regional averages.
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