Hillsborough Targets Short-Term Rentals | Tampa News

Hillsborough County just passed a bold new ordinance targeting short-term rentals, responding to neighborhood complaints about noise, parties, and unsafe properties. All owners must now register, pay a $200 fee, and appoint a local contact to handle complaints within an hour — with a 24/7 hotline and code enforcement for violations. While the state limits zoning control, this is framed as a business regulation to stay legal. Commissioner Harry Cohen says it’s a starting point — with potential future safety inspections — and it kicks in January 1, 2027. Residents are watching closely to see if it actually fixes the problems they’ve long endured. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f90eb9c9ecbd809d