County STR program
The County's starting page for its Certificate of Use program, application instructions, inspections, ordinance, and frequently asked questions.
Open the County STR guidePinellas County · Reviewed Sep 14, 2026The owner resource library
Good information.
The right starting point.
Find the official office or guide for your next question, from local rental rules to preparing for a storm.
01 / Your local authority
Start close to home.
Confirm the property's jurisdiction before relying on a local requirement. A mailing city alone may not establish which local government serves it.
Find your municipality
Use the County's municipal directory to reach your city or town. Ask its planning or zoning office about rental use and local requirements.
Find a city or town websitePinellas County · Reviewed Sep 14, 202602 / Licensing and tax information
Go straight to the source.
These offices explain their own requirements. Confirm which apply to your property and rental arrangement.
Vacation rental licensing
DBPR's vacation rental guide explains license types, applications, renewals, and managing units on a license.
Read the Florida licensing guideFlorida DBPR · Reviewed Sep 14, 2026Tourist development tax
Find account registration, payment information, rental-platform guidance, and contacts for county tourist tax questions. This resource covers the county tax, not every tax that may apply.
Visit the Tax Collector's guidePinellas County Tax Collector · Reviewed Sep 14, 202603 / Prepare your property and guests
Keep official guidance close.
For current alerts and instructions, use the County's live information directly.
Current County information
The County's emergency information page provides official updates and links to preparation and recovery resources.
Open official emergency informationPinellas County · Reviewed Sep 14, 2026Understand evacuation guidance
Find County evacuation information and links for checking your zone. Use current official instructions when planning for guests and your property.
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Tell us about a missing resource or an outdated link. These references are a starting point; the relevant authority confirms the requirements for your property.