Tarpon Springs, Florida
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Pinellas County
Conditional
STR Status
Processing: Varies
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Est. Processing TimeVaries
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance CapCannot be located within 1,200 feet of a pre-existing, approved tourist home
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- Only allowed in specific zoning districts (Resort Residential by right; RM, RO, WDI-B, WDI by conditional use under LDC; T4c by right and T4a/T4b/T4d/T5a/T5b/T5c/T5d/SDa/SDd by conditional use under SmartCode); prohibited in all other zones
Official Sources
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Tarpon Springs, Florida are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Tarpon Springs, Florida?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
Where do these Tarpon Springs short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Tarpon Springs'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 Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, or Florida authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.