Rental Property Rules in Pinellas County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 7 cities 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.

Rent Control

Pinellas County does not impose rent control; Florida Statute 83.425 preempts all local regulation of residential rent, leaving Florida Statutes Chapter 83 Part II as the controlling framework.

Pinellas County Rent Control Preemption

Few Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 166.043(2)

A municipality, county, or other entity of local government may not adopt or maintain in effect any law, ordinance, rule, or other measure that would have the effect of imposing controls on rents.

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Repairs & Habitability

Pinellas County dwelling units let for occupancy must have all electrical fixtures, receptacles and wiring maintained safely and connected to power per the county's adopted electrical code, enforced under the Housing Code's minimum standards.

Pinellas County Rental Electrical System Standard

Some Restrictions

Pinellas County Code § 22-298

No person shall occupy as owner-occupant, or let or sublet to another for occupancy, any dwelling or dwelling unit designed or intended to be used for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein, nor shall any vacant dwelling building be permitted to exist, which does not comply with the following requirements: All fixtures, receptacles, equipment and wiring shall be maintained i...

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