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Layton, FL vacation rental requirements

Layton, on Long Key, doesn’t allow rentals of less than 90 days in its single-family (SF) and multifamily (MF) districts. Rentals under six months must also meet state licensing and tax rules.

Checked against official sources November 4, 2026

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Minimum stay
90 days
In the SF and MF districts.Source

City Code Sec. 126-123 (from the 2002 land development regulations), which predates June 1, 2011.

Your licensing checklist

In order: the state, the county, then the town.

State of Florida

  1. Get the DBPR vacation rental license

    Apply online to the Division of Hotels and Restaurants as a Vacation Rental – Condominium or Vacation Rental – Dwelling, listing every unit address. Approval usually takes one to two business days and the license is emailed. There is no inspection before it’s issued, but DBPR can inspect afterward. Post the license (or a copy) in the unit.Source

    DBPR vacation rental licensing guide →

  2. Renew every year by your district’s date

    Licenses renew on a set date for each DBPR district. Brevard, Volusia, Indian River, St. Lucie, Orange, Osceola, Lake, and Seminole (District 4) renew April 1, with the half-year rate from October 1. Duval, Nassau, Clay, Flagler, St. Johns, Levy, Alachua, Marion, and the rest of District 5 renew June 1, with the half-year rate from December 1. Bay, Walton, Okaloosa, Escambia, Santa Rosa, Gulf, Franklin, and the rest of District 6 also renew June 1. Martin, Palm Beach, and Broward (District 2) renew December 1, with the half-year rate from June 1. Miami-Dade and Monroe (District 1) renew October 1, with the half-year rate from April 1. Collier, Lee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Manatee, and the rest of District 7 renew December 1, with the half-year rate from June 1. Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Hernando, Citrus, and the rest of District 3 renew February 1, with the half-year rate from August 1. If you won’t rent until after the next renewal date, waiting to apply can save paying twice.Source

  3. Register for Florida sales tax if you collect rent yourself

    Whoever receives the rent collects and pays the tax. Airbnb and VRBO collect Florida’s 6% tax and the county surtax on bookings made through them, so if every booking goes through them you don’t need your own sales tax account. If you take direct bookings, or a property manager collects rent for you, you or the manager register with the Department of Revenue and file. You stay responsible if a platform or manager doesn’t pay it.Source

    Florida Department of Revenue →

  4. Meet the state fire safety rule

    Florida Administrative Code 69A-43.018 asks rental homes for smoke alarms powered by the house wiring plus one in every bedroom, NFPA 10 extinguishers, one hour of battery emergency lighting to the main exit, a posted floor diagram showing the primary and secondary exits, and fire safety information for guests.Source

    Florida rental fire safety checklist (FireEscapePlan.com) →

  5. Balcony inspection for taller buildings

    Buildings three or more stories tall must file a Certificate of Balcony Inspection with DBPR every three years. Condo units are exempt when the balconies and stairs are common elements and you give DBPR proof.Source

  6. Keep up the state operating rules

    Keep the unit clean, safe, and free of pests; change sheets and pillowcases between guests or weekly; use cribs that meet federal safety standards; and sanitize dishes between guests or post DBPR’s exception notice.Source

  7. Then the county and town

    Most rules that affect day-to-day operation, like registration, inspections, occupancy, and parking, are set by the county and the town. Pick your town for its full checklist.

Monroe County, Florida (the Florida Keys)

  1. Get a county business tax receipt

    The Tax Collector requires a local business tax receipt for every rental property, whatever the length of stay. Your city may require its own as well.Source

    Monroe County rental property requirements →

  2. Open a tourist development tax account and file monthly

    Apply for a tourist tax account, then file a return every month, even when you had no rentals. Tax is due the 1st and late after the 20th. The 5% applies to the room rate and mandatory fees such as cleaning, pet, and service fees, but not damage deposits. Filing online through TouristExpress by the 20th earns a 2.5% discount on the first $1,200 of tax (up to $30).Source

    Monroe County tourist development tax →

  3. Then your city

    Each city in the Keys has its own rules, and the unincorporated Keys require a county special vacation rental permit. Pick your city for its checklist.

City of Layton

  1. Rent for 90 days or more

    Short-term rentals aren’t allowed in Layton’s residential districts. For stays under six months, you still need the state and county tax accounts.Source

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A plain-language summary to help you prepare, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you apply. Spot something out of date? Email hello@licensedrental.com.