The City of Sarasota allows for short-term vacation rentals within Residential Zoning Districts throughout City limits. The minimum stay requirement for any short-term vacation rental unit located within the City limits of Sarasota is 7 Full Days and 7 Full Nights, as per City of Sarasota Zoning Code Section II-304(b)(1) and Section VI-202(b).

Any single, two, three, and four-family dwelling unit within Residential Single and Multi-Family Zoning Districts citywide requires a vacation rental certificate of registration to advertise or operate as a vacation rental. A separate certificate of registration is required for each vacation rental. These requirements DO NOT apply to owner occupied vacation rentals, condominiums, cooperatives, or properties rented for 30 days or more.  

You must obtain a certificate of registration prior to advertising or operating as a vacation rental. If you are unsure whether a certificate is required for your property, please contact our office. To apply for an initial or renewed certificate of registration, please click HERE.

Please email VacationRentals@SarasotaFL.gov or call (941)263-6623 with any questions.

City of Sarasota Vacation Rentals Frequently Asked Questions

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