https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/st-petersburg/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for St. Petersburg, FL. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/st-petersburg/ St. Petersburg joined other Florida cities in lobbying the state legislature to amend SB 280 to provide municipalities broader authority to regulate STR density in residential neighborhoods without relying solely on pre-2011 grandfathering provisions. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT florida-st-petersburg-2025-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/st-petersburg/ St. Petersburg requires all vacation rental operators to register annually, designate a 24/7 local contact, pass a safety inspection, and display their registration number in all listings. Unlicensed operations face fines and referral to Florida DBPR for state licensing action. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT florida-st-petersburg-2024-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/st-petersburg/ St. Petersburg enacted zoning amendments restricting short-term rental activity in single-family residential (RS) zones while maintaining STR access in tourist commercial, waterfront, and higher-density multi-family districts. Properties in restricted zones operating prior to the amendment may be grandfathered under SB 280 provisions. Sun, 01 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT florida-st-petersburg-2023-10-01