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Short-Term RentalsPinellas STR Zoning Map 2026 (Airbnb by City)
Interactive short-term rental zoning map for 25 Pinellas cities. Nightly vs 31+ day rules, taxes, and flood checks. Click a city before you offer.
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Short-Term RentalsSt. Pete Airbnb Rules (STR)
St. Petersburg short-term rental rules: city limits vs Pinellas, zoning checks, and Troy's video on what's allowed before you buy.
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Short-Term RentalsAnna Maria Island STR Guide
Manatee County, south of Pinellas: Anna Maria registration and Holmes Beach minimum stays (30-day, 7-day, or daily) before you buy or sell on the island.
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Short-Term RentalsLargo STR Guide: Buy or Sell
Largo short-term rental rules from the city (inspections, occupancy, and parking) and what to check before you buy or sell a Largo STR.
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Short-Term RentalsUnincorporated Pinellas STR Rules
Unincorporated Pinellas: stays under 30 days more than three times a year need a Certificate of Use. A Largo or Seminole mailing address can still be county rules.
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Short-Term RentalsIndian Rocks STR Guide
What barrier-island buyers need to know about Airbnb and vacation rentals in Indian Rocks Beach and the nearby Gulf towns.
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Short-Term RentalsDunedin STR Guide: Zoning and Registration
Dunedin counts stays under 90 days as transient. Nightly rentals work only in certain zoning districts, with a $200 annual city registration.
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Short-Term RentalsPinellas Condo-Hotels: How Rental-Program Units Work
How condo-hotel and rental-program units work in Pinellas: pooled vs non-pooled programs, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits, licenses and condo rules.
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Short-Term RentalsTampa vs St. Petersburg for a Short-Term Rental Investor
Tampa vs St. Pete for a short-term rental: zoning limits on short stays, Hillsborough's 2027 registration, 13% vs 13.5% rental tax and state license counts.
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Short-Term RentalsWhat Condos and Townhomes Allow Airbnb in Clearwater, FL?
Clearwater Beach condos, condotels, and townhomes that still allow short stays, with the 31-day rule, tourist zoning, and one cash-flow example.
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Due DiligenceBuying a Florida Short-Term Rental From Out of State
How out-of-state buyers own a Pinellas short-term rental: your name or an LLC, Florida LLC filings, whose name goes on the license and tax accounts, remote closing and wire safety.
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Due DiligenceHow to Finance a Short-Term Rental in Pinellas County
Conventional, second-home, DSCR and cash: how each loan treats Airbnb income, why some Pinellas beach condos cannot get a regular loan, and what to line up before you offer.
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Due DiligenceWhat It Really Costs to Own a Pinellas Short-Term Rental
A yearly cost sheet for owning a Pinellas short-term rental, built from official fees only: state license, county and city fees, the 13% rental tax, property tax and Airbnb fees.
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Taxes & ComplianceTampa Bay STR Bonus Depreciation 2026
How Tampa Bay short-term rental investors can use 100% bonus depreciation in 2026, including eligibility, cost segregation, and recapture risk.
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Taxes & CompliancePinellas Airbnb Taxes: How the 13% Works
How Pinellas County taxes a short-term rental in 2026: 6% sales tax, 1% surtax, and 6% tourist tax. Who collects it on Airbnb, VRBO, and direct bookings.
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Valuation & SellingSelling an Airbnb in Pinellas County
The buyer gets the house, not your permit or tax accounts. Build the compliance file, P&L, and booking calendar before you list a Pinellas Airbnb.
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InvestingIs Clearwater a Good Place to Live in 2026?
Flood insurance, condo fees, rental rules, and where a Clearwater move still makes sense in 2026.
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InvestingWalkable Places in Pinellas County
Downtown St. Pete, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Clearwater, and Old Northeast. Walk Scores for daily errands. Check flood, insurance, and rental rules before you pay for the sidewalk.
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InvestingBest St. Petersburg Neighborhoods 2026 | Prices, Safe Areas & Flood
Best St. Petersburg neighborhoods 2026: 27 Pinellas areas from ~$320K, safest Zone X picks, walkable cores, flood tiers, and investor fit. Filter strategy, then check an address.
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Due DiligencePinellas County Property Lines
Pinellas GIS parcel lookup, survey pins, and setback checks. A fence is often not the legal line. Confirm it before a pool or addition.
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Valuation & SellingPinellas Home Value Estimator (Free CMA)
Free Pinellas home value estimate from a broker CMA. St. Pete, Clearwater, and Dunedin comps with flood context, not just a Zestimate.
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Short-Term Rentals
View all- Pinellas STR Zoning Map 2026 (Airbnb by City)
- St. Pete Airbnb Rules (STR)
- Anna Maria Island STR Guide
- Largo STR Guide: Buy or Sell
- Unincorporated Pinellas STR Rules
- Indian Rocks STR Guide
- Dunedin STR Guide: Zoning and Registration
- Pinellas Condo-Hotels: How Rental-Program Units Work
- Tampa vs St. Petersburg for a Short-Term Rental Investor
- What Condos and Townhomes Allow Airbnb in Clearwater, FL?
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