Rental Inspections in Pinellas County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Pinellas County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Pinellas County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Inspection Programs
Unincorporated Pinellas County inspects every short-term rental before its first certificate of use and again every two years at renewal, checking life-safety compliance with bedroom, alarm, and pool rules.
Pinellas County STR Inspection Program
Significant RestrictionsPinellas County Code of Ordinances § 138-3232(f)(5)b
A short term rental unit will be inspected by Pinellas County Staff before the initial issuance of a short term rental certificate of use, and every two years thereafter as part of the renewal process.
Rental Inspections by City in Pinellas County
1 cities in Pinellas County have their own rental inspections rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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