Short-term rental permit rules in Hillsborough County, FL — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Hillsborough County requires STR registration plus FL DBPR vacation rental license. State law FL 509.032 preempts local bans. County ordinance 17-15 mandates local registration with safety inspection.
All STRs in unincorporated Hillsborough County must obtain a FL DBPR vacation rental dwelling license (state) and register with the county. FL 509.032 preempts outright bans but allows reasonable regulation (SB 280 2023). Registration requires proof of DBPR license, local responsible party within 1 hour travel time, and annual safety self-certification. BTR also required.
Operating without DBPR license: state fines up to 1,000. Unregistered county STR: 250 first offense, escalating to 500 daily.
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