Rental Property Rules in Pinellas County, FL (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 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.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Just Cause Eviction

Pinellas County has no just cause eviction ordinance; Florida Statute 83.425 preempts local termination rules, and Florida Statutes 83.56 and 83.57 set the applicable notice periods statewide.

Pinellas County Tenancy Termination Rules

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Rental Registration

Pinellas County does not register long-term rentals, but Ordinance 25-15 requires every short-term rental under 30 days to obtain an annual Certificate of Use, pass inspection, and follow operational rules.