Answers from broker owners Ryan and Megan Winslow
Reviewed and updated October 3, 2026 by Ryan and Megan Winslow, Winslow Homes
It depends on the exact address. The City of New Smyrna Beach and unincorporated Volusia County apply different zoning rules, and many condo associations set their own minimum rental periods. Verify the rules for the specific property before you buy.
Florida requires a vacation rental license from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation for most short-term rentals, plus sales tax and county tourist development tax registration.
Compare realistic occupancy and nightly rates against mortgage, insurance, association dues, management fees, and taxes. Ryan and Megan's team runs rental analysis for investors before an offer.
Written by Ryan and Megan Winslow, broker/owner of Winslow Homes. REALTOR® since 2009, 3,000+ homes sold, broker in FL, MA, CT and RI, U.S. Army retired. About Ryan and Megan.
Updated 2026-09-28. General information, not legal, tax or insurance advice.
