St. Petersburg, FL Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Vegetation
- Minimum one off-street space per three occupants
- Prohibition
- Front-lawn parking is prohibited
- Pool Safety
- Garage spaces count if accessible to guests
- Vegetation
- On-street parking is not counted toward minimum
- Requirement
- Improved surfaces (driveway/pad) are required
Summary
St. Petersburg requires off-street parking for short-term rentals, generally one space per three occupants, and prohibits parking on front lawns or unimproved surfaces in residential districts.
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 rental if the local law, ordinance, or regulation is required to be approved by the state land planning agency pursuant to an area of critical state concern designation. History. - ss. 1, 2, 9, ch. 6952, 1915; RGS 212, 213, 2130; s. 2, ch. 9264, 1923; CGL 245, 246, 3359; ss. 3, 4, ch. 16042, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 245, 246; s. 9, ch. 26945, 1951; s. 1, ch. 28129, 1953; ss. 1, 8, ch.
Full Breakdown
Where short-term rentals are permitted, the St. Petersburg Land Development Regulations require at least one off-street parking space for every three occupants. Garage spaces count toward the minimum if they remain accessible to guests. Parking on front yards, unimproved surfaces, or blocking sidewalks is not permitted under Chapter 16. On-street parking may be available depending on the neighborhood, but hosts cannot count it toward the minimum. Hosts should communicate the parking plan in their listing and house rules to prevent code complaints.
Violations & Fines
Violations result in code enforcement citations, towing of improperly parked vehicles, and fines that escalate for repeat offenses at the same address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can guests park on the grass if the driveway is full?
Do I need to provide street parking permits?
Sources & Official References
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