Start your new chapter with a plan.
A vacation home should feel effortless to your guests. Behind that experience is a clear plan for licensing, supplies, cleaning and ongoing care.
This guide brings those moving pieces together so you can work through them one at a time—and know what to ask before your first booking.
Your path to opening day.
Confirm the home can be rented.
Ask the city or county zoning office about short-term rental permission, local approvals and inspections. Check community restrictions separately. DBPR licensing does not replace local approval.
Official guidance: DBPR on local regulations →
Choose the right DBPR application.
Whole-home transient rentals generally need a state vacation rental license when rented more than three times annually for stays shorter than 30 days or one calendar month, whichever is less, or advertised as regularly available for transient rental.
Choose Dwelling for a house or townhouse; choose Condominium for a condo or cooperative unit. Single, group and collective classifications depend on ownership and operation.
Official guidance: DBPR application instructions →
Apply through DBPR Online Services.
Gather the applicant’s legal information, property address, contact details and unit information. Use DBPR’s official links to submit the application, pay the assessed fees and save your approval.
Open the official application guide →Complete the local requirements.
Osceola County: the county’s published process starts with zoning verification, then DBPR licensing, then a Local Business Tax Receipt. Confirm additional requirements for your exact jurisdiction.
Polk County: short-term rental accommodations generally require a Class B county business tax receipt for each location, with the applicable state license. Ask about city requirements too.
Set up taxes and your records.
Florida transient rentals can carry state sales tax, county surtax and local tourist taxes. Confirm registration, filing and payment duties with Florida Revenue and the county tax office. Review what each booking platform remits; direct bookings may require you to handle collection.
Budget for the license—and renewal.
For one rental unit, DBPR lists these state fees. Local fees and taxes are separate.
| Single rental unit | State total |
|---|---|
| New application · full-year fee | $230 |
| New application · half-year fee | $150 |
| Annual renewal | $180 |
New totals include a $50 application fee and $10 hospitality education fee. Verify the current amount in the official application.
| Property county | Annual renewal | Half-year begins |
|---|---|---|
| Polk · District 3 | February 1 | August 1 |
| Osceola / Orange / Lake · District 4 | April 1 | October 1 |
Your first-guest checklist.
Use this as a practical setup planner alongside the official requirements for your property.
Checkmarks are saved only in this browser. Other owners will have their own checklist.
Set the home up for smooth turnovers.
A well-stocked owner closet
Group spare linens by bed size. Label shelves for toiletries, paper goods, batteries and cleaning supplies. Keep a simple inventory list and agree on reorder levels.
A useful home guide
Give guests clear Wi-Fi details, trash instructions, appliance tips and emergency contacts. Provide your cleaning team with access instructions and house-specific preferences.
We help make the welcome happen.
Roso Pro Cleaning LLC supports vacation-home owners with the hands-on care that keeps a home feeling ready for arrival.
- Turnover cleaning and deep cleaning
- Laundry and linen care, including comforters every stay
- Supply stocking and property-specific preparation
- Complimentary arrival-day inspections with turnover service
- Photo checklists, maintenance reporting and vendor coordination
Tell Adriene about your property, opening date and setup needs so you can plan the care your home needs.
Text Adriene about your home →Your local property contact.
Save these details for your vacation-home records and share them with the people helping care for your home.
Adriene Rosolino
Roso Pro Cleaning LLC
Local property care · Cleaning, inspections & maintenance coordination
(561) 344-9401
aroseyfwm97@gmail.com
Before naming Adriene as an official local contact or responsible party on a permit, please coordinate with her to confirm coverage, required availability and the responsibilities for your property.
Hi, I’m Adriene.
I’m the owner of Roso Pro Cleaning LLC. My team and I care for vacation homes around Kissimmee, Davenport, ChampionsGate and nearby communities. We focus on the details that help owners feel confident and guests feel welcome.
Whether you’re preparing for your first guest or building a dependable turnover routine, I’d love to learn about your home.
A few things owners often wonder.
Is a booking-platform account enough to start hosting?
No. Work through state licensing, zoning, community rules, local registrations and tax obligations before opening your home to guests.
Does every Davenport home follow the same rules?
No. Verify the parcel’s county and city jurisdiction. Polk and Osceola have different local processes and DBPR renewal dates.
Should I rely on the seller’s paperwork?
Ask each issuing agency what you need as the new owner. Confirm your own approval and registration requirements before accepting stays.
Can Roso Pro help get the home guest-ready?
Contact Adriene to plan cleaning, linen care, supply stocking, inspections and property-care needs. Licensing and tax applications should be completed with the relevant agencies or your appointed professional.
Official owner resources.
DBPR · Vacation rental guide, applications & fees →Osceola County · Licensing & zoning starting points →Polk County Tax Collector · Rental requirements →Florida Revenue · Transient rental taxes →Reviewed November 12, 2026. This educational guide is a starting point, not a complete compliance review or legal or tax advice. Requirements and fees can change. Confirm details with the agencies responsible for your property.