Pinellas County
short-term rental taxes.

1. No action
   Short-term rentals are allowed in Pinellas County

   The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

2. To do
   Get the Pinellas County short-term rental license or registration

   Must register TD account with Tax Collector (touristtax@pinellastaxcollector.gov) before collecting rent; owner remains liable if agent/platform fails to remit; surtax per CY2025 DR-15DSS

3. To do
   Register for your Florida sales tax account

   Sales tax and any discretionary sales surtax on transient rentals are always reported and paid to the Florida Department of Revenue (Form DR-15), so you need a Department sales tax account. Confirm registration and any county tourist tax account before renting.

   State source

4. To do
   Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 6% Pinellas County occupancy tax for you

   That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

5. To do
   File monthly returns for direct bookings

   The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source