Rental Arbitrage in Jacksonville, FL
State licence and county tax registration. The City of Jacksonville's Property Appraiser page tells hosts to register with the Florida DBPR and the Duval County Tax Collector (tourist development tax), complete any required fire inspection, display the human trafficking awareness sign, and follow local zoning, land use, parking and noise rules. It warns that booking platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com or Vrbo do not necessarily pay all required taxes for you, and that hosts stay personally responsible for unpaid tax and violations. The state licence is a DBPR vacation rental licence, available as a single, group or collective licence. Read the rules and sources.
- Average daily rate
- $236.80
- Occupancy
- 60%
- Annual revenue potential
- $43,300
How Much Rent Can a Unit Here Carry?
- Most rent that breaks even
- $3,755
- Rent that leaves a 20% margin
- $2,788
At the market's average rate and occupancy, a unit books about 18.2 nights and $4,836 a month. The ceiling assumes 3-night stays, an $85 cleaning fee against a $75 clean, a 3% platform fee and $480 a month for bills, insurance, supplies and software. Market averages include every listing size, so a one-bedroom usually earns less. Treat these as upper limits for a lease negotiation, not targets.
Run the Numbers for Jacksonville, FL
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The Jacksonville, FL Market
AirDNA's Jacksonville market averaged a $236.80 daily rate at 60% occupancy over the last 12 months, about 18.2 booked nights and $4,800 of booking income a month for an average listing. The market includes the beaches, which lift the average, so an inland apartment will earn less.
Jacksonville's published requirements are mostly state and tax rules: a Florida DBPR vacation rental license, registration with the Duval County Tax Collector, any required fire inspection and the human trafficking awareness sign. Local land use, zoning, parking and noise rules also apply, so confirm the specific address with the planning department. The county tax isn't collected by booking platforms, so hosts file monthly.
What a Unit Can Earn
At the market averages, a unit breaks even at about $3,750 a month in rent and keeps a 20% margin at about $2,790. Beach listings lift the market average, so price an inland unit from comparable listings.
Startup Costs
At a $2,750 rent, expect roughly $13,900 before the first booking: a one-month deposit, the first month's rent, about $7,500 of furnishing and $900 of setup. Add a cushion of a few months of costs. Work it out properly with the startup cost calculator.
Risks to Weigh
- Beach properties lift the market average, so inland units earn less
- Hosts file and pay the 6% Duval County tourist tax monthly, even with no bookings
- Local zoning, parking and noise rules apply and aren't summarized in one city page
- HOA, condo and lease rules can still ban short stays
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I Do Rental Arbitrage in Jacksonville?
- The city's published requirements focus on state licensing and county tax registration. Check the address's zoning with the planning department, and get the landlord's written permission.
- What Rent Can a Jacksonville Unit Carry?
- At market averages, about $2,790 a month keeps a 20% margin and about $3,750 breaks even. Beach listings lift those averages.
- How Much Does an Average Jacksonville Short-Term Rental Earn?
- AirDNA's Jacksonville market averaged a $236.80 daily rate at 60% occupancy over the last 12 months, with annual revenue of about $43,300.
- What Taxes Apply?
- The 6% Duval County tourist development tax, filed monthly with the Tax Collector, plus Florida sales tax. Platforms don't pay the county tax for you.
- What Licenses Are Needed?
- A Florida DBPR vacation rental license, Duval County Tax Collector registration, any required fire inspection and the human trafficking awareness sign.