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Location

What Zone Is My Property Located In?
Go to the Pinellas Co Tax Site and see if the property is located in an unincorporated area of the county.

City Regulation

Home Is NOT Located In Unincorporated Zone
Home is NOT located in an unincorporated area of Pinellas Co- Now the regulation will fall the each of the cities that the home is located in. Each individual city has a different set of regulations on short term rentals.  Pinellas County Realtor Organization is one resource you can use to check your area.

Approved STR

Home IS Located In Unincorporated Zone
Home IS located in an unincorporated area of Pinellas County- you can rent your home as a short term rental.  Click here for guidelines on all approved short term rentals.

If home is located in a neighborhood or building with an HOA or COA, you need to confirm any bylaws or guidelines regarding leases and make sure to follow to avoid complaints or issues.
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Required License

Florida DBPR Licensing

Once you have confirmed you can use your home/condo/townhome as a transient rental you need to apply for proper licensing with the DBPR.

Hotels and Restaurants Lodging License

Tax Regulation

Sales & Use Tax on Rentals

Next make sure to register an account and pay the appropriate taxes!!

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The decision to use a home as a short term rental is not without complication.  I currently run multiple short term rentals and have become proficient in the process of finding, purchasing and assessing the potential return on investment.  I am available for a short term rental consultation.  Call me today to start the process.

 

 

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