Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Clearwater Beach, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Clearwater Beach, FL, but with restrictions. Short-term residential rentals (less than 31 days or one calendar month) are prohibited in residential districts; only monthly rentals are permitted. Owners must obtain a Business Tax Receipt for residential rentals and designate a local representative with a local phone number and address. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term residential rentals (less than 31 days or one calendar month) are prohibited in residential districts; only monthly rentals are permitted. Owners must obtain a Business Tax Receipt for residential rentals and designate a local representative with a local phone number and address.

Vrbo is permitted in Clearwater Beach, FL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Clearwater Beach are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Clearwater Beach. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.