Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Palm Harbor, FL

Pinellas County’s STR ordinance applies to properties rented <30 days more than 3 times/year in unincorporated Pinellas County. Occupancy limited to two guests per bedroom plus up to two in a common area, maximum 10 occupants; one off-street parking space per three guests (rounded up); quiet hours 10 p.m.–9 a.m.; required display of a single-page notice with responsible party, occupancy/parking, trash schedule, and emergency info. Owner-occupied single-room rentals (renting rooms while living there) are exempt from Certificate of Use.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Palm Harbor. (1) Apply online via the Pinellas County Access Portal (Accela) for a Short-Term Rental Certificate of Use and upload required documents (recorded deed or property appraiser profile, DBPR vacation rental license proof, parking plan, owner/agent affidavit if applicable). (2) Pay fees ($450 Certificate of Use split first-year, $150 initial inspection, $100 reinspection fee if needed; $450 annual renewal), schedule and pass a safety inspection (reinspection every 2 years). (3) Display required rental notice inside unit and renew annually.

(1) Apply online via the Pinellas County Access Portal (Accela) for a Short-Term Rental Certificate of Use and upload required documents (recorded deed or property appraiser profile, DBPR vacation rental license proof, parking plan, owner/agent affidavit if applicable). (2) Pay fees ($450 Certificate of Use split first-year, $150 initial inspection, $100 reinspection fee if needed; $450 annual renewal), schedule and pass a safety inspection (reinspection every 2 years). (3) Display required rental notice inside unit and renew annually.