County baseline
Florida preempts most local STR bans, but registration, taxes (state + county tourist development tax), and HOA rules still apply.
City overlays
Mount Dora and Clermont have stricter registration and inspection requirements. Unincorporated Lake County is generally most flexible. HOA restrictions vary — read the docs.
Numbers
Hot STR pockets: Disney-adjacent Clermont (34714), waterfront Tavares, downtown Mount Dora. Underwrite conservative — seasonal swings are real.
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