Riverview, Florida Short-Term Rental Market
Hillsborough County STRs in Riverview averaged $147 ADR, 51.8% occupancy and $2,124 monthly revenue in September 2026.
Quick Answer: Riverview, Florida is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Tampa market area is 52%. average monthly revenue in the Tampa market area is $2,124. average daily rate in the Tampa market area is $147. the top operator in the Tampa market area is Evolve with 141 listings. market score is 56/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Tampa regional market, which includes Riverview. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Riverview.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Riverview is an unincorporated residential suburb in Hillsborough County, Florida, about 12 miles southeast of downtown Tampa on the Alafia River, with a population of 115,462. Performance figures on this page describe the Hillsborough County STR market, which Riverview shares with surrounding communities, so they reflect a county-level picture rather than Riverview alone. In September 2026, the average daily rate across all listings was $147 and occupancy was 51.8%. Average monthly revenue per listing was $2,124. Compared with September 2025, occupancy rose 5.9%, ADR rose 2.2% and revenue rose 3.3%, so the market is growing on both volume and price, with occupancy doing more of the work.
Riverview itself is not a resort destination. Visitation is captured at the Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County level, and local demand comes from regional day-trippers, outdoor recreation users at Alafia River State Park and the area’s nature preserves, and overflow lodging for the wider Tampa and Brandon corridor. That demand profile helps explain the moderate rates compared with beachfront Gulf Coast markets.
Annual history shows steady growth in rate. The annual average ADR was $97 in 2017 and reached $168 in 2025, while the first nine months of 2026 stand at $172. Occupancy peaked at 70.1% in 2021 and was 61.6% in 2025, with 60.8% across the first nine months of 2026. Average monthly revenue was $2,946 in 2025 and $2,942 for 2026 so far, close to the 2024 level of $2,936. Rates have climbed while occupancy has eased from the 2021 peak, leaving revenue on a plateau.
Seasonal revenue summed across the twelve calendar months comes to $28,659 per year. Bedroom, channel and listing-type counts and the top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Riverview, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 65% |
| Feb | 75% |
| Mar | 76% |
| Apr | 61% |
| May | 59% |
| Jun | 62% |
| Jul | 64% |
| Aug | 59% |
| Sep | 55% |
| Oct | 61% |
| Nov | 61% |
| Dec | 65% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Tampa market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Tampa market as a whole, which includes Riverview, so these counts are not Riverview-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evolve | 141 | 4,612 | ★ 4.54 |
| 2 | Sailport Waterfront Suites | 90 | 239 | ★ 4.28 |
| 3 | Emperor Rentals | 68 | 5,087 | ★ 4.83 |
| 4 | One Stone Property Group | 67 | 4,521 | ★ 4.61 |
| 5 | Bojano Stays | 61 | 121 | ★ 4.05 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Riverview?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 54.2% |
| vrbo | 5.3% |
| both | 40.5% |
Home Value Trends (Riverview)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Riverview. The community is unincorporated Hillsborough County, so there is no city ordinance, and Florida Statute 509.032 preempts local governments from banning vacation rentals. Florida does not cap annual rental nights, and neither owner occupancy nor primary residence is required.
Operators generally need three things: a Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License, a Hillsborough County Local Business Tax Receipt, and a Tourist Development Tax account. The DBPR application fee is about $50, and the license renews annually. Total license fees scale with unit count and license term, and some sources cite a range of $150 to $350. The county Tourist Development Tax is 6% on rentals of six months or less, collected from guests and remitted monthly, on top of state and county sales tax of about 7.5% combined.
The main compliance risk is zoning. Some residential districts impose a minimum stay, reported as seven consecutive nights, for transient rentals, and improper operation can draw county fines. Verify parcel zoning with the Hillsborough County Land Development Office before buying or listing. HOA and condo deed restrictions that limit short stays are enforceable independently of county zoning or the state license. Enforcement severity is rated moderate.
In 2023 Hillsborough County was cleared to resume regulating vacation rentals following state-law developments, and the county has increased scrutiny of licensing and zoning compliance in recent years. No Riverview-specific ordinance changes were identified.
Market Comparison
In September 2026 the Hillsborough County STR market posted 51.8% occupancy and a $147 ADR, and monthly revenue per listing was $2,124.
The picture improves in season. March occupancy of 75.9% and February occupancy of 75.1% are well above the September figure, and the annual seasonal sum of $28,659 comes from strong winter months offsetting a soft late summer and fall. The weakest month, September, is the one this page measures, so the headline numbers sit near the low point of the year.
Growth is a positive signal. Revenue is up 3.3% year over year, with occupancy up 5.9% and ADR up 2.2%. Top operators are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Riverview, so this profile omits them.
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