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.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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