Short-Term Rental Rules in Venice, FL
Can you operate a short-term rental here?
Yes, subject to City registration and state licensing
Venice does not ban short-term rentals, but layers a City Business Tax Receipt and zoning compliance on top of state licensing. The exact ordinance sections could not be read from the official code library in this pass.
10 of the 13 rules below could not be confirmed from the official code text in our last pass and are marked as needing verification. We would rather tell you that than fill the gap with a guess.
The rules, one by one
| Requirement | What applies | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum stay | Needs verificationNot confirmed from the official code text.Needs verification | City of Venice (Municode) |
| City registration required | Yes — City Business Tax ReceiptThe exact ordinance section and its specific requirements could not be confirmed from the official code text.Needs verification | City of Venice (Municode) |
| State licence required | YesAny unit rented as a vacation rental under Chapter 509 of Florida Statutes must hold a DBPR licence. This is a statewide requirement.Verified from official source | — |
| Application fee | Needs verificationNeeds verification | City of Venice (Municode) |
| Renewal fee | Needs verificationNeeds verification | City of Venice (Municode) |
| Inspection required | Needs verificationNeeds verification | City of Venice (Municode) |
| Occupancy limit | Needs verificationNeeds verification | City of Venice (Municode) |
| Parking | Needs verificationNeeds verification | City of Venice (Municode) |
| Local responsible party | Needs verificationNeeds verification | City of Venice (Municode) |
| Advertising rules | Needs verificationNeeds verification | City of Venice (Municode) |
| Taxes | 13% total — 7% state sales tax and surtax plus 6% county tourist taxSarasota County collects the tourist development tax; the Florida Department of Revenue collects state sales tax and the county surtax.Verified from official source | Sarasota County Tax Collector |
| Who regulates this | City of VenicePlus Sarasota County Tax Collector (tourist tax), Florida DBPR (state licence) and Florida DOR (sales tax).Verified from official source | City of Venice, FL |
What to do next
- Confirm the property's zoning and any HOA or condominium restrictions — these are often stricter than the city rules.
- Apply for the Florida DBPR vacation rental licence.
- Register with the Florida Department of Revenue for sales tax.
- Open a tourist development tax account with the county tax collector.
- Complete the city registration or business tax receipt and pass any required inspection.
- Post the required information inside the unit and name your local responsible party.
This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm every requirement with the authorities listed before you take bookings.
Official sources
- Code of Ordinances
City of Venice (Municode) · retrieved September 10, 2026 · Full municipal code
- City of Venice official site
City of Venice, FL · retrieved September 10, 2026 · City business tax receipt and departments
- Tourist Development Tax
Sarasota County Tax Collector · retrieved September 10, 2026 · County tourist tax rate and registration
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