How Largo Handles Short-Term Rentals: A Practical Guide

Largo maintains 68 local ordinances across all categories, and 2 of those deal specifically with short-term rentals. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Largo falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Short-Term Rental Parking Rules

Largo Ordinance 2019-28 requires at least one off-street parking space for every three guests at a short-term vacation rental, with no on-grass parking and no overnight right-of-way parking.

Key details: Parking Required: 1 per 3 guests off-street. Lawn Parking: Prohibited landscape. Vehicle Restrictions: Boats RVs front yards. Vehicle Limit: Posted inside unit. Local Enforcement: F.S. 509.032(7) preserved.

Parking violations are typically cited under Largo's Comprehensive Development Code, with fines per vehicle and tow risk for cars blocking driveways, fire hydrants, or sidewalks.

Occupancy Limits

Largo Ordinance 2019-28 caps short-term rental occupancy at one guest per 150 gross square feet of air-conditioned living space, with the limit posted inside the unit and on listings.

Key details: Setbacks: Cap of one guest per 150 gross square feet conditioned space. Floor-area Calculation Rather: Floor-area calculation rather than bedroom count. Limit Must: Limit is posted inside the rental. Listing Must Reflect: Listing must reflect the same maximum occupancy. Fire Department Inspects: Fire Department inspects for life-safety compliance.

Exceeding the occupancy cap can lead to municipal citations, suspension of the city Business Tax Receipt, and revocation of the Pinellas County Certificate of Use after repeat violations.

This is one of the stricter rules in Largo's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.

The Bottom Line

Largo's short-term rentals rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Largo is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Largo's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.