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St. Petersburg short-term rental rules (2026)

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Restricted
These rules apply inside St. Petersburg city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Rules last checked  ·  Region: US

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

In St. Petersburg city limits, a residential property may be rented for stays of less than 30 days no more than three times in any consecutive 365-day period.

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
Fines
Up to $1,000

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REGULATEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules, but come under their own lease rules.

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. Petersburg rules

17 rules on record for St. Petersburg, 6 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: stpete.org (official), checked 5 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in St. Petersburg?

Yes, with material limits. In St. Petersburg city limits, a residential property may be rented for stays of less than 30 days no more than three times in any consecutive 365-day period.

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

Yes, a license or registration is required.

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

13% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in St. Petersburg?

Yes: 30 days a year.

What are the penalties in St. Petersburg?

Fines of up to $1,000 are on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in St. Petersburg?

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules, but come under their own lease rules. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the St. Petersburg rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for St. Petersburg on 5 Nov 2026.

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