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Naples vs. Fort Myers Beach: short-term-rental rules
Both are in Florida, but the rules differ. Fort Myers Beach is currently the more permissive of the two for short-term rentals (Allowed with registration), while Naples is tighter (Restricted).
| Rule | Naples | Fort Myers Beach |
|---|---|---|
| STR status | Restricted | Allowed with registration |
| City license / registration | No city STR license on record | Town of Fort Myers Beach Short-Term Rental Registration; Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District Annual Fire Inspection; Advertising registration-number display requirement; 24-hour local contact person |
| Primary residence | Not specified | Not required |
| Minimum stay | 30-night minimum | No set minimum |
| Lodging tax | ~11.0% total | ~11.5% total |
| Enforcement | Active | Active |
For most hosts, Fort Myers Beach is the easier of the two to operate in today, but confirm the specifics — rules change, and the "Restricted" status in Naples may still allow rentals under the right conditions. Open each full record for the cited, dated details.
Full Naples rules Full Fort Myers Beach rules
Frequently asked questions
Is short-term renting easier in Naples or Fort Myers Beach?
Fort Myers Beach is currently the more permissive (Allowed with registration) versus Naples (Restricted). Verify against each city's full record, since rules change.
Do both Naples and Fort Myers Beach require a license or registration?
Naples: No city STR license on record. Fort Myers Beach: yes — Town of Fort Myers Beach Short-Term Rental Registration; Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District Annual Fire Inspection; Advertising registration-number display requirement; 24-hour local contact person.
Which has lower lodging taxes, Naples or Fort Myers Beach?
Naples is lower at ~11.0% total. Combined lodging tax stacks state + local rates; see each record for the breakdown and who remits.
Informational summary of publicly available sources; not legal advice. Verify against each jurisdiction's official sources.