Short-Term Rentals in Hillsborough County, FL (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Hillsborough County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Occupancy Limits

Hillsborough County STRs limited to 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, not to exceed 12 total occupants. FL Fire Code capacity applies to larger homes.

Short Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 509.032

(7) PREEMPTION AUTHORITY. — (a) The regulation of public lodging establishments and public food service establishments, including, but not limited to, sanitation standards, inspections, training and testing of personnel, and matters related to the nutritional content and marketing of foods offered in such establishments, is preempted to the state. This paragraph does not preempt the authority o...

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Short-Term Rentals by City in Hillsborough County

3 cities in Hillsborough County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

TampaPop. 399,700

10 verified rules • Extended Home Share, Host Platform Liability

Plant CityPop. 39,958

3 verified rules • Night Caps, Occupancy Limits

Temple TerracePop. 26,472

2 verified rules • Occupancy Limits, Short-Term Rental Parking Rules

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