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City of tampa rental certificate 2026

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The document is a Rental Certificate Application for the City of Tampa's Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. It collects information about the rental property, owner, applicant, property manager, and tenant, ensuring compliance with city ordinances. The application requires attestation of compliance and outlines consequences for falsification or non-compliance.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the city of Tampa rental certificate in the editor.
Begin by entering the application date at the top of the form. Next, fill in the rental address, including house number, street name, and zip code.
Provide details about the owner, including their name, mailing address, phone number, and email address. Ensure all information is accurate for effective communication.
Complete the applicant section with similar details as provided for the owner. This ensures that all parties are clearly identified.
If applicable, fill in property manager information. Check the box if the owner manages the property themselves.
Input tenant information next. Include their name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
Detail tenant responsibilities for maintaining the property in the designated area.
Indicate whether this is a Section 8 housing unit by checking 'YES' or 'NO'.
Finally, review your entries for accuracy before signing and dating at the bottom of the form.

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Does Tampa require a business license?

Send us a message or call the City of Tampa Service and Information Desk at (813)274-8211.

What are the short term rental laws in Tampa?

Obtaining Required Licenses. Theres no general Florida business license, Hillsborough County business license, or City of Tampa business license. However, depending on the type of work you do, you may need to obtain a professional or industry-specific license to remain in compliance with Florida law.

What is the short time rental loophole?

The short-term rental (STR) loophole lets losses be treated as non-passive if average stays are 7 days or fewer and you materially participate. STRs are considered a trade or business, allowing bigger deductions through bonus depreciation or Section 179.

Are short-term rentals zoned in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County rules Hillsborough County does not directly regulate short-term vacation rentals. However, if you rent your property for less than 7 days at a time you will be required to be zoned properly or face fines. You will also owe the county the Hillsborough County Sales Tax and Tourist Development Tax.

How do I contact the City of Tampa?

The minimum combined 2025 sales tax rate for Tampa, Florida is 7.5%. This is the total of state, county, and city sales tax rates. The Florida sales tax rate is currently 6.0%. The Tampa sales tax rate is 0%.

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How many days a year can you rent out Airbnb?

Registered Hosts are only able to host for up to 120 days per calendar year. You can apply for an extended home-sharing permit (EHS) that allows for short term rentals 365 days per year. It is available for Hosts who have been registered for 6 months or who have hosted for 60 days.

What is the difference between an Airbnb and a short-term rental?

Traditional short-term rentals may have more straightforward pricing structures, often including cleaning fees, and may not charge service fees. In contrast, Airbnb typically charges both guests and hosts service fees, which can affect the overall cost of a stay.

City of tampa rental certificate 2026

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