Palm Harbor, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
The Pinellas County Gulf Coast STR market averaged $220 ADR, 47.3% occupancy and $2,937 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Palm Harbor, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the St. Petersburg market area is 47%. average monthly revenue in the St. Petersburg market area is $2,937. average daily rate in the St. Petersburg market area is $220. the top operator in the St. Petersburg market area is Resort Rentals with 403 listings. market score is 56/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the St. Petersburg regional market, which includes Palm Harbor. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Palm Harbor.
Market Score Breakdown
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Market Overview
Palm Harbor is an unincorporated Gulf Coast community in Pinellas County, about 20 minutes north of Clearwater and 45 minutes west of Tampa. STR performance data for Palm Harbor is published at a regional level, so every performance figure on this page describes the Pinellas County Gulf Coast STR market. In September 2026 the Pinellas County Gulf Coast STR market posted an average daily rate of $220, occupancy of 47.3% and average monthly revenue of $2,937 per listing. Year over year, occupancy rose 5.6%, ADR rose 7.4% and revenue rose 7.0%, so the market is growing on both price and demand even though September sits in the seasonal low. Summing the twelve monthly seasonal averages gives annualized revenue of $42,105 per listing. Across the first nine months of 2026 the market averaged 65.6% occupancy, a $268 ADR and $4,798 in monthly revenue, ahead of the full-year 2025 values of 64.7%, $250 and $4,415. In September, entire-place listings averaged $3,001 in monthly revenue, houses $3,158 and apartments $2,798. Palm Harbor’s visitor draw is anchored by the Innisbrook Resort, which hosts the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship each March, along with county parks such as Wall Springs Park and John Chesnut Sr. Park, the Pinellas Trail and a walkable historic downtown. Palm Harbor works as a quieter residential base for drive-market leisure travelers rather than a primary beach resort hub. Pinellas County as a whole draws roughly 15 million visitors a year, and Palm Harbor falls under the Visit St. Pete/Clearwater CVB. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Palm Harbor, so this profile omits them. The sections below cover investment economics, seasonality, revenue by property type, local regulation, booking behavior and year-to-date performance.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 65% |
| Feb | 82% |
| Mar | 82% |
| Apr | 65% |
| May | 62% |
| Jun | 70% |
| Jul | 69% |
| Aug | 54% |
| Sep | 48% |
| Oct | 56% |
| Nov | 57% |
| Dec | 57% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in St. Petersburg market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the St. Petersburg market as a whole, which includes Palm Harbor, so these counts are not Palm Harbor-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resort Rentals | 403 | 16,580 | ★ 4.58 |
| 2 | ITrip Vacations | 342 | 30,185 | ★ 4.65 |
| 3 | Travel Resort Services | 330 | 9,076 | ★ 4.65 |
| 4 | Vacasa | 302 | 15,079 | ★ 4.59 |
| 5 | Evolve | 299 | 12,477 | ★ 4.69 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Palm Harbor?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 28.5% |
| vrbo | 11.3% |
| both | 60.2% |
Home Value Trends (Palm Harbor)
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Booking Insights
Booking-window and length-of-stay analysis for Palm Harbor — how far ahead guests book and how to price around it — is available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are permitted in Palm Harbor, but they are regulated. Palm Harbor is unincorporated, so Pinellas County, not a city, sets the rules. In March 2025 the County Commission adopted Ordinance 25-15, which defines an STR as a rental of fewer than 30 days at a time, more than three times per year. Operators must hold an annual Certificate of Use, which costs about $450 per year, billed in two payments. An initial safety inspection costs $150, a re-inspection costs $100, and an inspection every two years costs $100. Occupancy is capped at two guests per bedroom plus two additional in common areas, to a maximum of 10 people of all ages. One off-street parking space is required for every three guests, and front-lawn parking does not count. Quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. Owner occupancy and primary residence are not required, and Florida law (FS 509.032) preempts counties from banning STRs or capping rental frequency or nights. Guests pay a 6% Pinellas County Tourist Development Tax, 6% state sales tax and a 1% county discretionary surtax, 13% in total, and owners must register for a TDT account with the Pinellas County Tax Collector. Enforcement is rated moderate and runs through the county Code Enforcement Division and the Sheriff’s Office, with a noise-complaint hotline at 727-353-2436. The 2025 application deadlines were staggered by ZIP code (May 31, June 30 or July 31), so confirm current requirements with the county before listing.
Market Comparison
In September 2026 the Pinellas County Gulf Coast STR market averaged a $220 ADR and 47.3% occupancy, which is typical of the seasonal low. The year-to-date picture is stronger. Across the first nine months of 2026 the market averaged 65.6% occupancy and a $268 ADR. Seven months of the year run above 60% occupancy, and the weakest month is September at 48.3%. Palm Harbor also carries a regulatory layer, including the roughly $450 annual Certificate of Use, safety inspections and a 13% total tax load, which investors should include in their net returns. Top operator names and listing mix are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Palm Harbor, so this profile omits them. Investors comparing Palm Harbor with other Gulf Coast towns in Pinellas County should expect similar headline metrics and should differentiate on property type, location and amenities.
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