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Registration Rules: Plant City vs Temple Terrace

How do registration rules rules compare between Plant City, FL and Temple Terrace, FL?

Plant City has fewer restrictions than Temple Terrace.

Plant City, FL

Hillsborough County

Few Restrictions

Plant City has no standalone STR registration program. Operators must register with FL DBPR (state license), FL DOR (sales tax), and Hillsborough County Tax Collector (TDT) but file no city-specific STR form.

View full Plant City rules β†’

Temple Terrace, FL

Hillsborough County

Some Restrictions

Temple Terrace may require STR operators to maintain a local Business Tax Receipt and provide a 24-hour responsible-party contact. SB 280 (2024) allows Florida cities to adopt formal STR registration programs.

View full Temple Terrace rules β†’

Key Facts Comparison

FactPlant CityTemple Terrace
City RegistrationNone required-
DBPR LicenseRequired-
DOR AccountRequired-
County TDTRequired-
BTRIf threshold met-
City BTR-Required
State-DBPR license required
County-Hillsborough TDT
SB 280-Authorizes city registration
Contact-24-hour responsible party

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Plant City FAQ

Does Plant City have an STR registry?

No, but state DBPR licensing and county TDT registration are required.

Who enforces this in Plant City?

Plant City code enforcement at (813) 659-4200 handles complaints.

Temple Terrace FAQ

Is there an STR registry in Temple Terrace?

As of the last update the city uses standard BTR licensing. Check Community Development for any new formal STR registry enabled under SB 280.

Who enforces this in Temple Terrace?

Temple Terrace code enforcement at (813) 506-6400 handles complaints.

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