Zephyrhills, FL Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- City STR Ordinance
- None on file
- State Preemption
- FS 509.032(7)(b)
- DBPR License
- FS 509.241
- Pasco TDT
- 5% + 6% state
- Planning Dept
- 813-780-0000
- Verify Limit
- Confirm with Planning
Summary
The City of Zephyrhills has not adopted a vacation-rental-specific occupancy ordinance. Florida Statutes 509.032(7)(b) preempts city STR-specific regulation enacted after June 1, 2011, so occupancy is governed by the operator's DBPR Vacation Rental Dwelling license under FS 509.241 and any Pasco County registration. Confirm with the Zephyrhills Planning Department at 813-780-0000.
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Full Breakdown
Zephyrhills' Land Development Code (accessible through the Municode library at library.municode.com/fl/zephyrhills) does not contain a vacation-rental or short-term-rental chapter that sets a numeric per-bedroom guest cap. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts municipalities from adopting STR-specific occupancy regulations after June 1, 2011 unless the local rule was grandfathered, and city staff have confirmed Zephyrhills has no separate STR ordinance. State licensing under FS 509.241 (DBPR Vacation Rental Dwelling license) applies to any single-family home, townhouse, or unit in a 1-4 unit building rented more than three times per year for periods under 30 days. Pasco County requires annual registration with Growth Management/Zoning and a Tourist Development Tax account (5% county tax on stays under six months, plus 6% state sales tax). Operators should confirm any current per-bedroom limits with the Zephyrhills Planning Department at 813-780-0000 before listing.
Violations & Fines
Operating without a DBPR Vacation Rental Dwelling license under FS 509.241, failing to register with Pasco County Growth Management, or not remitting the 5% Pasco Tourist Development Tax can lead to state license revocation, county fines, and back-tax assessments. Confirm enforcement with the Zephyrhills Planning Department at 813-780-0000.
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