Permit Requirements: Clearwater vs St. Petersburg
How do permit requirements rules compare between Clearwater, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
St. Petersburg has fewer restrictions than Clearwater.
Clearwater, FL
Pinellas County
Clearwater prohibits rentals under 31 days in residential districts and requires a Business Tax Receipt, state DBPR license, and a designated local representative for any qualifying transient rental.
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Pinellas County
St. Petersburg does not maintain a city-specific short-term rental registry, but operators must obtain a Business Tax Receipt and comply with state DBPR licensing and zoning rules limiting rentals under 30 days in residential districts.
View full St. Petersburg rules →Key Facts Comparison
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