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Short-term rental rules in Tallahassee, FL
How Tallahassee regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here are subject to registration, a lodging tax, or a small number of operating rules.
- General business tax receipt only
- No STR specific ordinance
- No zoning exclusion
- No cap or quota
- No owner occupancy rule
Based on: No STR-specific municipal ordinance identified; general City of Tallahassee business tax receipt (Land
Summary of the rule
Leon County tourist-development tax applies (general/process)
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Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
Pending legislation
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