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Yes, there is an occupancy restriction for short-term rentals (STRs) in the City.
The City’s B-4, B-6 and B-7 commercial zoning districts allow transient lodging as a permitted use. Transient lodging establishments in these zoning districts require a local business tax and must comply with all the state transient lodging regulations. Review of transient lodging locations must be approved by the Site Plan Review Committee.
You are required to collect a total of 12.5% County and State taxes; 6% is remitted to the County of Volusia Tourist Development Treasury & Billing office while the additional 6.5% is remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue.
Yes, there is an insurance requirement for short-term rentals (STRs) in Ormond Beach. STR owners are required to have liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $500,000. This insurance must protect the STR owner from any claims of bodily injury or property damage that may occur to guests or to the property itself.
Yes. The same regulations that apply for long-term rental apply such as;
Adequate parking must be provided for guests
Yes, a license number is required for advertisements.
The maximum permitted noise level in the City differs for various zones.
No, you are not required to notify neighbors
No, there are no limitations on the number of STRs that can be owned by a single individual or business in the City.
No, there are no specific regulations on hosting events or parties.
No, there are no specific regulations on hosting events or parties.
No, there are no restrictions on the number of reservations that can be made in a year.
Curbside collection of residential solid waste occurs twice per week and yard waste is collected once per week at a monthly flat rate.
You can contact the Department of Public Works for further inquiries;
Kevin Gray
Deputy Public Works Director
Phone: 386-676-3577
You can access the Waste Ordinance - https://library.municode.com/fl/ormond\_beach/ordinances/code\_of\_ordinances?nodeId=1236766
No, there are no specific accessibility requirements
Curbside collection of residential solid waste occurs twice per week and yard waste is collected once per week at a monthly flat rate.
You can contact the Department of Public Works for further inquiries;
Kevin Gray
Deputy Public Works Director
Phone: 386-676-3577
You can access the Waste Ordinance - https://library.municode.com/fl/ormond\_beach/ordinances/code\_of\_ordinances?nodeId=1236766
No, it is not required
Short term rentals in the City of Ormond Beach is defined as transient lodging and is not a Permitted, Conditional, or Special Exception use within the City's residential zoning districts. Transient Lodging is defined as less than a six (6) month lease.
People are not allowed to rent out their property for under 30 days in unincorporated areas of Volusia — like Bethune Beach, Ormond-by-the-Sea and areas along the St. Johns’ river.
Yes, you are required by the State of Florida the state of Florida to pay the Transient Rental Tax and the Tourist Development Tax.
Yes, individuals are allowed to operate a short-term rental business as long as they obtained the zoning permit and the short-term rental license.
There are no procedures required
No, you do not need neighborhood approval for a short-term rental in Ormond Beach
The City’s B-4, B-6 and B-7 commercial zoning districts allow transient lodging as a permitted use. Transient lodging establishments in these zoning districts require a local business tax and must comply with all the state transient lodging regulations. Review of transient lodging locations must be approved by the Site Plan Review Committee.
Yes, you are required by the State of Florida the state of Florida to pay the Transient Rental Tax and the Tourist Development Tax.
Yes, you are required to obtain a business license
Florida require hosts to obtain a business tax receipt, have a state license, and pay a tourist development tax.
All rental properties including STRs in the state of Florida are subject to what is known as the Transient Rental Tax. This taxation rate is set at 6% – the same rate as the state sales tax rate – and means that 6% of rent paid to you as a STR business owner will need to be paid to the state.
Florida require hosts to obtain a business tax receipt, have a state license, and pay a tourist development tax.
All rental properties including STRs in the state of Florida are subject to what is known as the Transient Rental Tax. This taxation rate is set at 6% – the same rate as the state sales tax rate – and means that 6% of rent paid to you as a STR business owner will need to be paid to the state.
There are no zip codes that have been prohibited for STR use in Ormond Beach. However, hosts are advised to confirm from the City Clerk
Single-family homes, Duplexes, Multi-family homes, Townhouses, Condominiums, Cottages, Cabins and Apartments are eligible for short-term rental so far they are not in residential areas
Yes, occupancy limits affect short-term rentals (STR) in Ormond Beach
1. You must notify the city of their STR business and provide the city with contact information for a local person who can be reached in case of an emergency.
2. You must collect and remit sales taxes to the city.
3. You must comply with all other applicable city ordinances, such as noise and parking regulations.
The initial application fee is $30.00 for all categories of business.
Commercial business locations are required to pass a business fire inspection prior to receiving their business tax receipt. The fee for inspection is $45.00.
Business tax receipts are valid from October 1st through September 30th. Renewal notices are mailed after July 1st.
Two guests per bedroom, plus one additional guest. This means that for a two-bedroom flat, a maximum of five guests can be accommodated
STR owners are also responsible for complying with all other applicable city ordinances, such as those related to trash disposal, property maintenance, and business licensing.
Operating an STR without a permit or exceeding the occupancy limit, the city may issue a fine of up to $1,000 and/or suspend or revoke the STR permit.
Yes
1. The City of Ormond Beach's Department of Planning and Development is the body responsible for Short-term Rentals.
2. The City Building Department is responsible for the issuance of the city Business tax Receipt
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS
City Clerk
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Ormond Beach, FL 32174
[Email City Clerk](mailto: cityclerk@ormondbeach.org)
Phone: 386-677-0311
ORMOND BEACH BUILDING DIVISION
Physical Address
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Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Phone: 386-676-3233
Fax: 386-676-3361
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Long term rentals which is permitted in all residential zoning districts. The City does not regulate the long-term rental of private residences, meaning, no business license is required
The initial application fee is $30.00 for all categories of business.
Commercial business locations are required to pass a business fire inspection prior to receiving their business tax receipt. The fee for inspection is $45.00.
Business tax receipts are valid from October 1st through September 30th. Renewal notices are mailed after July 1st.
Yes, there is an occupancy restriction for short-term rentals (STRs) in the City.
The City’s B-4, B-6 and B-7 commercial zoning districts allow transient lodging as a permitted use. Transient lodging establishments in these zoning districts require a local business tax and must comply with all the state transient lodging regulations. Review of transient lodging locations must be approved by the Site Plan Review Committee.
You are required to collect a total of 12.5% County and State taxes; 6% is remitted to the County of Volusia Tourist Development Treasury & Billing office while the additional 6.5% is remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue.
Yes, there is an insurance requirement for short-term rentals (STRs) in Ormond Beach. STR owners are required to have liability insurance with a minimum coverage of $500,000. This insurance must protect the STR owner from any claims of bodily injury or property damage that may occur to guests or to the property itself.
Yes. The same regulations that apply for long-term rental apply such as;
Adequate parking must be provided for guests
Yes, a license number is required for advertisements.
The maximum permitted noise level in the City differs for various zones.
No, you are not required to notify neighbors
No, there are no limitations on the number of STRs that can be owned by a single individual or business in the City.
No, there are no specific regulations on hosting events or parties.
No, there are no specific regulations on hosting events or parties.
No, there are no restrictions on the number of reservations that can be made in a year.
Curbside collection of residential solid waste occurs twice per week and yard waste is collected once per week at a monthly flat rate.
You can contact the Department of Public Works for further inquiries;
Kevin Gray
Deputy Public Works Director
Phone: 386-676-3577
You can access the Waste Ordinance - https://library.municode.com/fl/ormond\_beach/ordinances/code\_of\_ordinances?nodeId=1236766
No, there are no specific accessibility requirements
Curbside collection of residential solid waste occurs twice per week and yard waste is collected once per week at a monthly flat rate.
You can contact the Department of Public Works for further inquiries;
Kevin Gray
Deputy Public Works Director
Phone: 386-676-3577
You can access the Waste Ordinance - https://library.municode.com/fl/ormond\_beach/ordinances/code\_of\_ordinances?nodeId=1236766
No, it is not required
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