Tampa, Florida
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Hillsborough County
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Short-term rental rules in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida has no separate city ordinance, so Hillsborough County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 6% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Tampa, Florida?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Tampa, Florida.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Tampa?
Short-term rentals in Tampa are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6%.
Where do these Tampa short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Tampa's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Tampa, Hillsborough County, or Florida authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.