Step 1
Obtain State Licenses
Register with the Florida Department of Revenue for sales tax and obtain a DBPR license for public lodging.
2-3 weeks$50
Documents needed
- DBPR Application
Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
The City of Treasure Island requires all vacation rentals (stays under 6 months) to obtain a local Business Tax Receipt and undergo a fire safety inspection. Hosts must also maintain active state lodging licenses and county tax accounts.
To host an Airbnb in Treasure Island, you must register your property as a 'Vacation Rental.' This involves getting a state lodging license first, followed by a county tax account, and finally a city business tax receipt. You are required to pass a fire inspection and follow strict occupancy limits based on your number of bedrooms. While platforms like Airbnb collect the primary tourist taxes, you are still required to file monthly reports to the county even if you have no bookings.
Step-by-step guide for Treasure Island
Register with the Florida Department of Revenue for sales tax and obtain a DBPR license for public lodging.
Establish a Tourist Development Tax account with the Pinellas County Tax Collector.
Submit the Treasure Island Business Tax Receipt application for Vacation Rentals to the Finance Department.
Schedule and pass an initial fire safety inspection conducted by Treasure Island Fire Department.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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