Hillsborough County requires Business Tax Receipt for rental properties under Code Chapter 18. Short-term rentals require separate FL DBPR license. Unincorporated county STRs also require Tourist Development Tax registration with County Tax Collector.
Hillsborough County Code Chapter 18 requires Business Tax Receipt (BTR) for rental activity. Long-term residential rentals typically exempt but commercial rental operations must register. STRs under 6 months require FL DBPR Dwelling License plus county TDT account. Tampa has separate rental registration requirements within city limits. Unincorporated county applies BTR rules.
Operating without required BTR subject to penalties under Chapter 18. Unpaid TDT accrues penalty and interest per FL Statute 212.12.
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