Usually only in limited zoning. Orange County says short term rental of 179 days or less is permitted only in certain commercial and industrial districts, or in Planned Developments that expressly allow it, and single family transient rental only in R-3. Check your parcel's jurisdiction and zoning before you count on rental income.
Orange County's Zoning Division states that short term rental, meaning a length of stay of 179 days or less, is permitted only in the C-1, C-2 and C-3 commercial districts, the I-1A, I-1 and I-5, I-2 and I-3, and I-4 industrial districts, or in Planned Developments where it is expressly permitted. A single family transient rental, a stay of under 30 days, is permitted only in the R-3 district. In all other districts, both are prohibited.
First confirm that the property is actually in unincorporated Orange County. The City of Orlando tells owners to search the address on the Orange County Property Appraiser's site and look at the municipality. If it says unincorporated, the county's rules apply, not the city's.
Zoning is only one layer. State licensing, tax registration and any HOA or condo restriction apply on top.
Orange County unincorporated rules in brief
| Use | Where permitted |
|---|---|
| Short term rental (179 days or less) | C-1, C-2, C-3 and certain industrial districts, or Planned Developments that expressly allow it |
| Single family transient rental (under 30 days) | R-3 district only |
| All other districts | Prohibited |
From the Orange County Zoning Division. Confirm for your parcel.
What to do
- Look up the parcel on the Orange County Property Appraiser site to confirm jurisdiction.
- Find the zoning district with the Orange County Zoning Division.
- Check whether it is a Planned Development and read its rules.
- Check HOA rules, state license and tax registration.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Confirm with your title company or attorney.
Sources
- Orange County Zoning Division, About Zoning. Short term and transient rental zoning rules. Source type: Official. Checked October 17, 2026.
- City of Orlando, Short-Term Rentals fact sheet. How to check whether an address is in the city or unincorporated. Source type: Official. Checked October 17, 2026.