Clearwater Beach and St. Pete Beach rank among the country’s most popular shorelines, pulling snowbirds, spring breakers, and year-round Gulf-coast travelers, with downtown St. Petersburg adding arts, dining, and event demand.
Pinellas County management
Airbnb & short-term rental management for Pinellas County owners.
Pinellas is one of Florida’s best beach markets — and one of the strictest about where short-term rentals are allowed. We help Clearwater, St. Pete, and beach owners stay compliant under the county’s new rules while pricing for snowbird and spring-break demand. We handle pricing, guests, and turnovers end to end.
- Beach-market local
- New rules handled
- Pricing to the season
Market snapshot
What the Pinellas County short-term rental market looks like.
Demand and rates climb from roughly January through April as northern visitors escape the cold and spring break lands, then soften in the late-summer heat and storm season.
Pinellas is strict about where short-term rental is legal. The biggest factor in your return isn’t the listing photos — it’s whether your address is in a zone that actually allows short stays.
Rules & taxes
The local rules that decide what you can run.
This is where most Pinellas County owners get tripped up. Here is the short version. It is general guidance, not legal advice, and we help you confirm the current details before you list.
New county Certificate of Use
As of 2025, unincorporated Pinellas County requires a Certificate of Use (with a property inspection) to operate a short-term rental, and enforces steep daily fines for operating without one.
Clearwater
The City of Clearwater doesn’t allow stays of 30 days or less in residential districts — short-term rental is limited to tourist and commercial zones, while Clearwater Beach largely follows the state’s general requirements. Verify the parcel’s zoning.
St. Petersburg
St. Pete limits how often a home can be rented short-term (roughly three times within a year outside specific zones) and caps the share of short-term rentals per block, so new approvals in saturated blocks can be denied.
Licensing & taxes
Plan on a DBPR license, the county Certificate of Use, and collecting state sales tax plus the Pinellas Tourist Development Tax (around 13% combined) on every short stay.
Submarkets
Demand isn’t the same across Pinellas County.
Clearwater Beach & St. Pete Beach
Premium Gulf-front demand with tight turnovers and high guest expectations; zoning is especially important here.
Downtown St. Petersburg
Walkable arts, dining, and events (the Dali, the pier) with a different rule set than the beach towns.
Dunedin & Tarpon Springs
Charming, lower-key markets that suit longer, steady stays.
Inland residential Pinellas
Neighborhood homes where the 30-day-plus model and clear house rules usually fit best.
Management focus
How we run a Pinellas County home.
Pricing to the calendar
Rates and minimum stays move with the market’s real demand peaks and slow seasons instead of one flat price all year.
Guest communication
Fast, organized messaging with the arrival, access, and local details guests expect, so questions get answered and reviews stay high.
Turnovers & home care
Cleaning, inspection, and restocking on a consistent system, so the home is genuinely ready every time and small issues get caught early.
Compliance kept clean
Licensing, registration, zoning, and tax collection handled and documented from the start, so a profitable listing doesn’t become a code or tax problem later.
Cities and communities
Start with the city or community closest to your property in Pinellas County.
Belleair Beach
Local market know-how.
Belleair Bluffs
Guest-ready every stay.
Belleair Shore
Hands-on local management.
Belleair
Hands-on, well-run homes.
Clearwater Beach
Pricing, turnovers, and guest care.
Clearwater
Local market know-how.
Dunedin
Local market know-how.
East Lake
Dependable day-to-day care.
Gulfport
Dependable day-to-day care.
Indian Rocks Beach
Hands-on, well-run homes.
Indian Shores
Dependable day-to-day care.
Kenneth City
Hands-on, well-run homes.
Largo
Hands-on, well-run homes.
Madeira Beach
Hands-on local management.
North Redington Beach
Hands-on local management.
Oldsmar
Guest-ready every stay.
Palm Harbor
Pricing, turnovers, and guest care.
Pass A Grille
Dependable day-to-day care.
Pinellas Park
Pricing, turnovers, and guest care.
Redington Beach
Dependable day-to-day care.
Redington Shores
Guest-ready every stay.
Safety Harbor
Hands-on local management.
Sand Key
Guest-ready every stay.
Seminole
Dependable day-to-day care.
South Pasadena
Dependable day-to-day care.
St Pete Beach
Pricing, turnovers, and guest care.
St Petersburg
Guest-ready every stay.
Tarpon Springs
Local market know-how.
Tierra Verde
Hands-on, well-run homes.
Treasure Island
Guest-ready every stay.
Florida resources
See how this county compares with the rest of Florida and learn more about how we work.
Florida short-term rental management
See how management priorities change across coastal, urban, resort, and residential Florida markets.
Core services
Review the guest communication, turnover, maintenance, and pricing approach that shape how homes are run statewide.
Owner guidance
Read Florida owner articles on home care, insurance, peak seasons, and management decisions.
Talk through your property
Reach out if you want to discuss a home, county, or portfolio in more detail.
Owner guides
Pinellas County owner guides.
Common questions
What Pinellas County owners usually ask before handing off management.
Do I need a county Certificate of Use in Pinellas?
In unincorporated Pinellas, yes — the county now requires a Certificate of Use with an inspection, and fines operating without one. Cities like Clearwater and St. Petersburg add their own rules on top. We help you confirm what applies to your address. (General information, not legal advice.)
Can I short-term rent on Clearwater Beach or in St. Pete?
It depends heavily on zoning. Clearwater bans stays of 30 days or less in residential districts (tourist/commercial zones differ), and St. Pete limits frequency and caps rentals per block. We confirm whether your specific property qualifies before you list.
When is peak season on the Pinellas beaches?
Roughly January through April is strongest — snowbirds and spring break — with late summer the softest stretch. We price and set minimum stays to match.
Do you work with single-home owners in Pinellas County?
Yes — single homes as well as owners growing a portfolio across Pinellas.
Next step
Want a local read on your Pinellas County rental?
Tell us where the home is and what you want help with. We’ll give you a straight take on pricing, the local rules, and whether we’re a fit. No cost, no obligation.