St. Petersburg will soon have tighter restrictions on short-term rentals in an effort to ease its housing shortage. The City Council approved new rules on February 11, 2026, limiting rentals such as Airbnb. The decision, which passed with a five-to-two vote, caps short-term rentals at a minimum of 30 days in residential zones, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Council members Brandi Gabbard and Gary Tomlin dissented. The new regulations are intended to combat issues like noise and parking proble