Tampa

The City of Tampa does not have a local short-term rental permit; instead, it relies on Florida state licensing through the DBPR. While local zoning code does not explicitly list 'short-term rental' as a permitted residential use, state law (FS 509.032) preempts cities from banning STRs or regulating stay durations.

To host an Airbnb in the City of Tampa, you don't need a special city permit, but you must get a license from the state of Florida (DBPR). You are also required to register with the Hillsborough County Tax Collector to handle the 6% tourist tax. While the city doesn't have its own STR police, they can still cite you for noise or trash violations using general city codes. Always check your HOA or condo rules, as they can still ban STRs even if the city doesn't.