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Pinellas County, FL Rental Property Rules: Rent Control (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Rent control rules in Pinellas County, FL, also known as rent stabilization or rent cap ordinances, limit annual rent increases and protect tenants from displacement.

Key Facts

Local rent control
None / preempted
Preemption
F.S. 83.425
State framework
F.S. Ch. 83 Part II
Month-to-month notice
15 days (F.S. 83.57)
Year-to-year notice
60 days (F.S. 83.57)

Summary

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.

City-specific rules exist: Pinellas Park, Seminole, Clearwater, Tarpon Springs, St. Petersburg, and Largo have their own rent control rules that differ from Pinellas County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

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.

Source: Pinellas County Code of OrdinancesView official code

Full Breakdown

Pinellas County does not adopt and cannot adopt residential rent control. Florida Statute 83.425, enacted in 2023, preempts to the state all regulation of residential tenancies including rent terms, security deposits, application fees, and notice requirements. The Pinellas County Code accordingly contains no rent stabilization provisions. Florida Statute 125.0103(2) flatly bars local rent control, the 2023 Live Local Act deleted the old housing-emergency referendum exception, and 83.425 reinforces that preemption. Landlords must still provide written notice to change rent on month-to-month tenancies under Florida Statute 83.57, and discrimination protections under federal and state fair housing laws remain in force.

Violations & Fines

Because no local rent cap exists, residents focus on notice defects under F.S. 83.57, security deposit handling under F.S. 83.49, and habitability under F.S. 83.51.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Pinellas County cap how much my landlord can raise rent?
No. Florida Statute 83.425 preempts local rent regulation entirely, so the county cannot adopt a rent cap. Landlords may set any rent amount, subject only to lease terms and proper notice for month-to-month changes.
How much notice is required to raise rent on a month-to-month tenancy?
Florida Statute 83.57 requires at least 15 days' written notice before the end of a monthly rental period to change terms or terminate, including a rent increase. Local government cannot lengthen this period.

Sources & Official References

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