26-03-2025
Pinellas County makes changes to short-term rental rules
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County Commissioners adopted a new short-term rental ordinance on Tuesday evening.
Commissioners said the new ordinance includes stronger protections sought by the community on maximum occupancy, quiet hours, and a sexual predator notice requirement per Florida Statutes.
The ordinance applies to properties rented for fewer than 30 days at a time and more than three times per year.
'The updated short term rental ordinance addresses resident's concerns by bringing greater accountability with the requirement of a Certificate of Use, compliance with minimum life safety standards, providing for increased code enforcement staff, and a mechanism for data collection allowing for evaluation of future updates,' said Pinellas County Commission Chair Brian Scott.
Here are the key requirements for short-term rentals, according to Pinellas County:
Certificate of Use: Required for all short-term rentals in unincorporated Pinellas County. Short-term rental owners can begin applying for their Certificate of Use starting March 31, and must apply by either May 31, June 30 or July 31, depending on the zip code of their rental property. Owners should visit for details.
Maximum Occupancy: Two guests per bedroom, plus two additional guests in the common area, with a maximum of 10 occupants. Guests of all ages are included in the occupancy.
Parking: One off-street parking space per three guests, rounded up to the next whole number. Parking on front lawns does not count towards the minimum requirement of spaces per number of occupants.
Noise: Quiet hours are 10 p.m. – 9 a.m.
Inspections: A safety inspection is required before a Certificate of Use is issued, with re-inspections every two years.
Renewal: Rental operators must renew their Certificate of Use annually.
Fees:
Certificate of Use: $450 (split into two payments)
Initial inspection: $150 ($100 reinspection fee if the property does not pass)
Annual renewal: $450
Reinspection (every two years): $100
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