Indian Rocks Beach short term rental rules
The town information lists vacation rental registration and business tax receipt fees. Pinellas County tax guidance describes separate tax responsibilities; check with the town about requirements for your specific address.
- Beginning October 1, 2026, Indian Rocks Beach lists per-unit fees for new and renewal Vacation Rental Registration and BTR, late renewal registration, inspection, and re-inspection.
What registration fees does the town list?
Beginning October 1, 2026, the City of Indian Rocks Beach lists these Annual Vacation Rental Registration (VRR) fees per unit:
- New or initial registration: $600.00; new or initial BTR: $26.25.
- Renewal registration: $600.00; renewal BTR: $10.50.
- Late renewal registration: $200.00, in addition to the renewal fee. The town considers a renewal late after the 12-month annual expiration.
- Inspection: $150.00; re-inspection: $75.00.
These are the listed fees, not a determination of what applies to every property. Review the town’s vacation rental information for current details, and use the rental rules guide to find other local rules pages.
What taxes may apply to a rental?
Pinellas County tax guidance describes a 6% tax on the total rental amount. It also lists 7% sales and use tax collected by the Florida Department of Revenue, for a combined total of 13%. If you collect rent or other compensation in place of rent, the county guidance says you must register with its office, collect the tax, and turn it over. Review the Pinellas County tax details for the county’s information.
The Florida Department of Revenue says sales tax and discretionary sales surtax on transient rentals are reported and remitted to the Department. For state tax details, review Florida’s rental tax guidance.
Airbnb says it collects and remits Florida state sales tax and the Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax for its hosts. Check whether the platform you use collects and pays the required Tourist Development Tax; the Pinellas County guidance says the property owner is responsible if it does not. You can check Airbnb’s tax information.
Where should you confirm current requirements?
Contact Indian Rocks Beach to check requirements for your property address and confirm current town rules before you rent. Do not assume the listed fees or any condition applies to a different address or situation. For broader Florida rental-law information, read the Florida short-term rental guide.