3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Hillsborough County, Florida.
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Rent control is PROHIBITED in Hillsborough County under FL §125.0103 statewide preemption. Hillsborough voters rejected a proposed rent stabilization ordinance in the November 2022 referendum. No caps exist on rent increases in the county; only required notice periods apply.
F.S. 125.0103 — Ordinances and rules imposing price controls
125.0103 Ordinances and rules imposing price controls. — (1)(a) Except as hereinafter provided, a county, municipality, or other entity of local government may not adopt or maintain in effect an ordinance or a rule that has the effect of imposing price controls upon a lawful business activity that is not franchised by, owned by, or under contract with, the governmental agency, unless specifical...
Hillsborough County follows Florida state landlord-tenant law under FL Statute Chapter 83 Part II. No just-cause eviction requirement exists at county or state level. Landlords may decline to renew leases without stating a reason.
Hillsborough County requires Business Tax Receipt for rental properties under Code Chapter 18. Short-term rentals require separate FL DBPR license. Unincorporated county STRs also require Tourist Development Tax registration with County Tax Collector.
3 cities in Hillsborough County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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