Short answer: A Florida short-term rental needs a policy written for transient rental use, because standard homeowners and many landlord forms limit or exclude nightly rentals. Good vacation rental coverage includes the building, furnishings, loss of rental income, and liability for guest injuries. Nymble Insurance writes Florida vacation rentals from a single condo or house to multi-unit buildings. Call (813) 291-3484.
Why platform protection is not enough
Booking platforms offer host programs, but they are not a replacement for your own policy, have conditions and exclusions, and do not cover nights booked elsewhere. Your lender will also expect a policy naming you.
Coverages for Florida short-term rentals
- Dwelling and contents, including furnishings and linens.
- Loss of business income when a covered loss cancels bookings.
- Guest liability and medical payments; pools, docks and watercraft raise exposure.
- Umbrella limits for portfolios.
- Flood, which is always separate.
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Get Your Free Review →Single units vs. multi-unit buildings
Single homes and condos can often be written on a short-term rental dwelling form; for condos, coordinate with the association's master policy and rules (see condo insurance). Multi-unit buildings and portfolios usually move to a commercial package with property, liability and income coverage across all units. Nymble places both.
Florida licensing and local rules
Florida licenses vacation rentals through the DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants under chapter 509 (§509.242). State law limits local bans on vacation rentals but allows many local regulations (§509.032). Carriers may ask for your license number.
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Sources
- Fla. Stat. §509.242 (public lodging classifications, vacation rentals)
- Fla. Stat. §509.032 (vacation rental preemption)
- Florida DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants: vacation rental licensing
- FEMA National Flood Insurance Program
Educational information only, not legal advice or a coverage guarantee. Coverage depends on the policy issued. Nymble Insurance, licensed Florida independent agency, license L131669, (813) 291-3484.