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St. Pete Beach short-term rental rules (2026)

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Restricted
These rules apply inside St. Pete Beach city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

RESTRICTEDShort-term stays

Allowed, with material limits.

Do not confuse St. Pete Beach (its own municipality) with City of St. Petersburg (separate jurisdiction with different rules).

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
13%
total, on our records
Night cap
30 days a year

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Longer stays fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

The line here isn't a set number of nights; the full report explains where it falls.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full St. Pete Beach rules

17 rules on record for St. Pete Beach, 8 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: stpetebeach.org (official), checked 7 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in St. Pete Beach?

Yes, with material limits. Do not confuse St. Pete Beach (its own municipality) with City of St. Petersburg (separate jurisdiction with different rules).

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in St. Pete Beach?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in St. Pete Beach?

13% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in St. Pete Beach?

Yes: 30 days a year.

Can I rent for longer stays in St. Pete Beach?

Longer stays fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. The line here isn't a set number of nights; the full report explains where it falls. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the St. Pete Beach rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for St. Pete Beach on 7 Nov 2026.

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