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Lee County vacation rental market
6 tracked short-term rental markets sit inside Lee County. Across them, nightly rates model at $299 and occupancy at 59%, for roughly $63,933 of gross annual revenue on a three-bedroom home.
Markets in Lee County
| # | Market | Modelled annual revenue | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boca Grande, FLLee County | $79,900 | $398 | 55% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
| 2 | Sanibel, FLLee County | $74,500 | $352 | 58% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
| 3 | Bonita Springs, FLLee County | $60,900 | $278 | 60% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
| 4 | Fort Myers, FLLee County | $59,700 | $268 | 61% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
| 5 | Cape Coral, FLLee County | $54,300 | $248 | 60% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
| 6 | Estero, FLLee County | $54,300 | $252 | 59% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
Why the county matters
Short-term rental rules in Lee County rarely sit in one place. A home inside an incorporated city usually answers to that city's ordinance, while a home in unincorporated Lee County answers to the county — often with different licence, inspection and minimum-stay requirements. County-level tourist development tax normally applies either way, on top of state sales tax.
Before buying, confirm two things: which jurisdiction the parcel actually sits in, and whether that jurisdiction caps or zones short-term rentals.
Rule status by market
- Fort MyersStatus unpublished
- Cape CoralStatus unpublished
- Boca GrandeStatus unpublished
- SanibelStatus unpublished
- Bonita SpringsStatus unpublished
- EsteroStatus unpublished
We have not yet verified an official Lee County ordinance against a primary source, so no rule position is stated here. Always confirm with the county before committing.
Operating costs are modelled at 32% of gross revenue for a nightly rental (cleaning, supplies, utilities, platform fees, maintenance, insurance) and 14% for a monthly rental. Financing assumes a 25% down payment and a 30-year loan at 7%. These are planning assumptions, not quotes — replace them with your own numbers.
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