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Manatee County vacation rental market
5 tracked short-term rental markets sit inside Manatee County. Across them, nightly rates model at $290 and occupancy at 60%, for roughly $64,275 of gross annual revenue on a three-bedroom home.
Markets in Manatee County
| # | Market | Modelled annual revenue | Nightly rate | Occupancy | Peak season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anna Maria, FLManatee County | $84,600 | $368 | 63% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
| 2 | Holmes Beach, FLManatee County | $80,900 | $352 | 63% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
| 3 | Palmetto, FLManatee County | $48,300 | $228 | 58% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
| 4 | Ellenton, FLManatee County | $43,300 | $212 | 56% | Feb–Mar–Apr |
Why the county matters
Short-term rental rules in Manatee County rarely sit in one place. A home inside an incorporated city usually answers to that city's ordinance, while a home in unincorporated Manatee 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
- Anna MariaStatus unpublished
- Holmes BeachStatus unpublished
- PalmettoStatus unpublished
- EllentonStatus unpublished
- BradentonAllowed with registration
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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