Madeira Beach short term rental rules
The available city information describes enforcement of short-term rental regulations, but does not set out permission, zoning, minimum-stay, or licensing terms. Check the property address and current requirements directly with Madeira Beach before you rent it.
- Madeira Beach code enforcement covers city regulations and ordinances concerning short-term rentals, chronic nuisance properties, health and safety, graffiti, and other public concerns.
- Animals covered by the city chapter may not be on any public beach within Madeira Beach, whether running at large, leashed, or carried.
What does Madeira Beach say about short-term rentals?
The city identifies short-term rentals among the matters covered by its code-enforcement work. That work includes enforcing city regulations and ordinances involving short-term rentals, chronic nuisance properties, health and safety, graffiti, and other public concerns. This describes an enforcement role; it does not establish that a particular address may be rented or set out rental conditions.
The city also states that animals covered by its chapter may not be on any public beach within the city, whether running at large, leashed, or carried. Review the city code-enforcement information for the city's stated scope.
For a broader state-level reference, see this Florida short-term rental law guide. For local requirements, contact the city about your specific address. You can also browse rental rules by location.
Which rental taxes apply in Pinellas County?
Pinellas County's rental-tax information describes a 6% tax on the total rental amount for living quarters or sleeping or housekeeping accommodations. It also reports 7% sales and use tax collected by the Florida Department of Revenue, for a stated total of 13%. These are tax figures, not evidence that a property is permitted for short-term rental.
Florida's statute sets a 6% tax on the total rental charged for qualifying accommodations. The state says sales tax and discretionary sales surtax on transient rentals are reported and remitted to the Department; local transient rental taxes may be handled by local government. Check the Florida sales-tax guidance and Florida rental-tax statute for those scopes.
Airbnb collects and remits Florida state sales tax and Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax for its hosts. Verify whether the platform you use collects and pays the required Tourist Development Tax; if it does not, the property owner is responsible for paying it. If you collect rent or another form of compensation in place of rent, registration with the Pinellas County office and collecting and turning over the tax are required. Review the Pinellas County tax FAQ and Tourist Development Tax guidance.
Where should you confirm current requirements?
Before listing or accepting a booking, check the property address and current rental requirements with the City of Madeira Beach. Ask the city directly about requirements that apply to that address; do not treat tax collection information as confirmation of permission to rent.