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

6 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.

Permit Requirements

Unincorporated Pinellas County requires a Certificate of Use, inspection, and annual renewal before operating any short-term rental under Sec. 138-3232 of the Land Development Code.

Pinellas County Short-Term Rental Certificate of Use

Heavy Restrictions

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Noise Rules

Short-term rental guests in unincorporated Pinellas County must observe 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. quiet hours and the countywide decibel limits in Chapter 58, Article XII.

Pinellas County STR Noise and Quiet Hours

Some Restrictions

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Taxes & Fees

Pinellas County imposes a 6% Tourist Development Tax on short-term rentals under 6 months, in addition to 7% state sales tax administered through the Tax Collector.

Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax for Rentals

Heavy Restrictions

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Parking Rules

Short-term rentals in unincorporated Pinellas County must provide one off-street parking space per bedroom, with no on-street or grass parking under Sec. 138-3232.

Pinellas County STR On-Site Parking Rule

Some Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 509.032 (2018) (Public Lodging - Vacation Rentals)

A local law, ordinance, or regulation may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals. This paragraph does not apply to any local law, ordinance, or regulation adopted on or before June 1, 2011. (c) Paragraph (b) does not apply to any local law, ordinance, or regulation exclusively relating to property valuation as a criterion for vacation r...

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Occupancy Limits

Pinellas County caps short-term rental occupancy at two persons per bedroom plus two in a common area, not exceeding ten people, under Sec. 138-3232.

Pinellas County STR Occupancy Cap

Heavy Restrictions

Fla. Stat. § 509.032 (Public Lodging - Duties)

A local law, ordinance, or regulation may not prohibit vacation rentals or regulate the duration or frequency of rental of vacation rentals. This paragraph does not apply to any local law, ordinance, or regulation adopted on or before June 1, 2011. (c) Paragraph (b) does not apply to any local law, ordinance, or regulation exclusively relating to property valuation as a criterion for vacation r...

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Insurance Requirements

Short-term rental operators in unincorporated Pinellas County must carry liability insurance and disclose coverage as part of the Certificate of Use process under Sec. 138-3232.