Can you do rental arbitrage in West Palm Beach?
Yes, with a rental license, but apartment buildings may face caps. We have 9 West Palm Beach homes where the landlord already said yes to Airbnb. The city applies the same rules to a platform listing and a lease with tenants: the owner files for a rental license and the unit passes a code compliance inspection. Non-owner multifamily units must meet any current caps, which the city doesn't list, so ask before you commit to a building.
From our West Palm Beach guide, where every rule links to its source.
West Palm Beach homes you're allowed to Airbnb
9 homes where the landlord already said yes. Members see the address, real photos and rent.
IllustrationWest Palm Beach, FL
Est. $3,250/mo profitEst. $5,000 to $6,000/mo on Airbnb
IllustrationWest Palm Beach, FL
Est. $2,250/mo profitEst. $3,000 to $4,000/mo on Airbnb
IllustrationWest Palm Beach, FL
Est. $2,250/mo profitEst. $3,000 to $4,000/mo on Airbnb
IllustrationWest Palm Beach, FL
Est. $2,250/mo profitEst. $3,000 to $4,000/mo on AirbnbPictures are illustrations, not the real homes. Profit and revenue are estimates from BNBCalc and AirDNA data.
West Palm Beach's rules for rental arbitrage
West Palm Beach can work for houses and duplexes if your landlord files the rental license and you set up county taxes before you advertise. Ask the city about multifamily caps before you commit to a building.
- The city applies the same rules to platform rentals and tenant contracts
- The county short-term rental receipt is $33 and renews through a no-fee request
- Non-owner multifamily units must comply with any current geographic caps the city doesn't list
- Platforms don't remit the county tourist tax, so you file monthly, even at $0
- 1Ask the landlord to file as the owner and make sure the name matches the recorded deed.
- 2Ask the city whether the building is subject to a multifamily cap at businesstax@wpb.org or 561-805-6700.
Read the full West Palm Beach guide, with a source for every rule →
How it works with STR Exchange
- 1Pick an approved home. Every home on our list has the landlord's OK to Airbnb. We find them by calling landlords every day.
- 2Sign the lease. Usually through your LLC. We help with the tour, the application and the deal.
- 3List it on Airbnb. Guests cover the rent and bills.
Questions
Do I need a license in West Palm Beach?
Yes. The owner files for the rental license, and anyone renting the unit needs a business tax receipt. The city Certificate of Use is $50, then $20 to renew.
What taxes do guests pay in West Palm Beach?
12.5%: 6% state sales tax, 0.5% county surtax and 6% county tourist tax.
Whose name goes on the lease?
Usually your LLC. We recommend it for your protection. If a landlord will only sign a personal lease, it's your call.
What does STR Exchange cost?
Free to create an account. Membership is $149 a month after you're approved. The acquisition fee, our finder's fee, is $2,500 unfurnished or $3,500 furnished per home, due the day you sign the lease. Never before.
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