--- title: "Lee County Vacation Rental Management, FL | Florida Hosts" description: "Lee County runs from Cape Coral's canals and the City of Fort Myers on the Caloosahatchee out to Sanibel and Estero Island, and south to Bonita Springs…" url: https://floridahosts.com/counties/lee-county/ --- ![A fishing pier over blue water in Sarasota](/images/southwest-florida-property-management.webp) Lee County · Islands, canals and spring training # Vacation Rental & Airbnb Management in Lee County, FL Lee County runs from Cape Coral's canals and the City of Fort Myers on the Caloosahatchee out to Sanibel and Estero Island, and south to Bonita Springs. Each city sets its own rental rules, from Sanibel's four-week minimum to Cape Coral's annual registration, so we manage every property to the code of the city it sits in, and check whether a Fort Myers address is actually in unincorporated Lee County. 10,000+ guest reviews since 2016 · [Call (321) 321-2348](tel:+13213212348) · [All areas we serve](/areas-we-serve/) Free rental projection — about a minute Free, no obligation. Prefer to talk? Call [(321) 321-2348](tel:+13213212348). What we deliver ## Full-service management across Lee County Florida Hosts handles every part of a Lee County vacation rental — listing creation and photography, dynamic pricing, 24/7 guest communication, cleaning, and turnovers. One fee: 18–25% of booking revenue, quoted in writing before you sign. [See all services →](/services/) ### Why Lee County Lee County hosts spring training for the Boston Red Sox at JetBlue Park and the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium. Sanibel's shelling beaches and wildlife refuge, the Gulf beaches of Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Beach, Cape Coral's boating canals and Southwest Florida International Airport bring guests year-round, with winter the long season. Lee County ## Where we manage in and around Lee County Each Lee County city brings its own demand profile and guest mix. Pick yours for its own rules, taxes and guests. [ ### Fort Myers Airbnb, short-term and mid-term rental management for Fort Myers homes and condos, serving spring training crowds, hospital stays and River District visitors. Explore ](/fort-myers/)[ ### Fort Myers Beach Airbnb and short-term rental management on Estero Island, run to the Town of Fort Myers Beach's registration, weekly-rental zones and guest code of conduct. Explore ](/fort-myers-beach/)[ ### Cape Coral Airbnb and short-term rental management for Cape Coral canal and pool homes, including the city's annual rental registration, its six-night minimum and the Lee County tourist tax. Explore ](/cape-coral/)[ ### Sanibel Airbnb and vacation rental management on Sanibel Island, built on the city's four-consecutive-week minimum outside the Resort Housing District and its annual dwelling rental license. Explore ](/sanibel/)[ ### Bonita Springs Airbnb and short-term rental management for Bonita Springs homes and condos, from Bonita Beach to the Imperial River, run under the city's Rental Permit Ordinance. Explore ](/bonita-springs/)[ ### Sarasota County Sarasota County stretches from the City of Sarasota and its keys down through Siesta Key, Venice and the Sarasota County side of Englewood. Explore ](/counties/sarasota-county/)[ ### Charlotte County Charlotte County wraps around Charlotte Harbor, from Punta Gorda on the Peace River to the western shore that takes in part of Englewood and Manasota Key. Explore ](/counties/charlotte-county/)[ ### Collier County Collier County covers the City of Naples, Marco Island and a large unincorporated area that many people also call Naples. Explore ](/counties/collier-county/) Local vs. national ## The Lee County advantage: local knowledge at every level A national platform prices Lee County from a spreadsheet and sends whoever is free to turn the unit. We work it address by address: which city or county code applies, which tax accounts the stay needs, and our own cleaning and maintenance staff on every turnover, with guests able to reach us 24/7. [Get my free Lee County projection](/rental-projection/) Free projection · about a minute ## Own a property in Lee County? Send us the address and we'll come back with real numbers for it, from a person on our team, within one business day. Free, no obligation. Prefer to talk? [Call (321) 321-2348](tel:+13213212348) Regulatory compliance ## Lee County short-term rental rules Rental rules in Lee County are set city by city. Fort Myers Beach requires town registration and limits some residential districts to one rental a month of at least a week. Sanibel requires four consecutive weeks outside resort housing areas and an annual license. Cape Coral registers every rental each year, and Bonita Springs requires a three-year rental permit with inspection. Fort Myers' rental inspection rules exclude licensed vacation rentals. Always confirm the latest rules with the relevant local authority before listing — we'll point you to exactly what applies to your property. Tourist development tax 5% On rentals of six months or less, on top of Florida's 6% state tax. [Florida DOR, DR-15TDT Local Option Transient Rental Tax Rates (R. 10/26)](https://www.floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/current/dr15tdt.pdf) Common questions ## Lee County STR management — FAQs What is the Lee County tourist development tax? Lee County charges a 5% tourist development tax on rentals of six months or less, in addition to the 6% state sales tax and any surtax. It is reported and paid to the county, not the Department of Revenue. Which Lee County cities have their own rental registration? Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Cape Coral and Bonita Springs each require their own registration, license or permit. The City of Fort Myers inspects long-term rentals but excludes licensed vacation rentals from that program. Where can you rent for less than a week in Lee County? It depends on the city and the district. Sanibel allows stays under four weeks only where resort housing is permitted, and parts of Fort Myers Beach require at least a week. Cape Coral states a six-night minimum for short-term rentals. We check the rule for each address before setting a minimum stay. ## Sources 1. [Town of Fort Myers Beach Code, Chapter 10, Article VIII Short-Term Vacation Rentals (Municode)](https://library.municode.com/fl/fort_myers_beach/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH10BU_ARTVIIISHRMVARE) · October 2026 2. [Town of Fort Myers Beach LDC, Division 32-A Short-Term Rentals (Municode)](https://library.municode.com/fl/fort_myers_beach/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_CH34ZODIDESTNO_ARTIVSURE_DIV32-ASHRMRE) · October 2026 3. [City of Sanibel Code, Chapter 126, Division 7 Dwelling Rental (Municode)](https://library.municode.com/fl/sanibel/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPBLADECO_CH126ZO_ARTXIVSUDIRE_DIV7DWRE) · October 2026 4. [City of Cape Coral, Rental Property Registration](https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/city_clerk/rental_property_registration.php) · October 2026 5. [City of Bonita Springs Code, Chapter 12, Article IV Residential Rentals (Municode)](https://library.municode.com/fl/bonita_springs/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICO_CH12BU_ARTIVRERE) · October 2026 6. [City of Fort Myers Code, Chapter 54, Article XI Residential Rental Dwelling Standards (Municode)](https://library.municode.com/fl/fort_myers/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=SPAADCO_CH54NU_ARTXIREREDWST) · October 2026 7. [Lee County Parks & Recreation, Spring Training in Lee County](https://www.leegov.com/parks/athletics/spring-training) · October 2026 8. [U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge](https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn-ding-darling) · October 2026 9. [Florida DOR, DR-15TDT Local Option Transient Rental Tax Rates (R. 10/26)](https://www.floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/current/dr15tdt.pdf) · October 2026 10. [Florida Statutes §509.241 (DBPR license)](https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0500-0599%2F0509%2FSections%2F0509.241.html) · October 2026 ## Ready to maximize your Lee County property? Get a free, comps-based rental projection from our local team. [Get my free projection](/rental-projection/) [or call (321) 321-2348](tel:+13213212348) Free · comps-based · delivered within one business day.