According to the Tampa Bay Times, the St. Petersburg City Council approved new restrictions on short-term rentals on February 4, 2026, in a 5-2 vote. The new ordinance, which impacts rentals like Airbnb, limits rentals to primary residences and caps stays at 30 days in specific zones. Mayor Ken Welch signed the ordinance into law on February 5, and it is set to take effect on March 1, according to the Tampa Bay Times. The restrictions are targeted at 12 specific neighborhoods within St. Petersbu