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Short-term rental rules in Tampa, FL
How Tampa regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here are subject to registration, a lodging tax, or a small number of operating rules.
- No STR-specific ordinance, registration, or permit in the city code
- General city business tax receipt applies to each rental house (Sec. 24-120, class 0233(e))
- State law (Fla. Stat. 509.032(7)(b)) bars local bans and duration/frequency limits on vacation rentals
- Tourist development tax is levied by Hillsborough County, not the City of Tampa
Based on: Tampa Code Sec. 24-120 (business tax), class (0233) Rental housing units; Code of Ordinances Supp. 148 (codified
Summary of the rule
(0233) RENTAL HOUSING UNITS: ... (e) Dwelling house, each rental house .....12.72
Last reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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