🎯 STRisker: Bulletin - Temple Terrace, FL
Temple Terrace’s New Rules for Short-Term Rentals Addressing Parking, People, and Peace of Mind
From Complaints to Compliance, Temple Terrace Moves to Regulate Short-Term Rentals
Temple Terrace is officially stepping into the short-term rental conversation, rolling out new regulations aimed at addressing parking headaches, overcrowding, and safety concerns raised by residents. As of January 15, 2026, the city estimates around 150 short-term rentals are operating within its limits, with numbers rising and falling around major draws like Busch Gardens and University of South Florida events.
Until now, Temple Terrace had no ordinance specifically governing short-term rentals. That lack of structure led to increasing complaints from neighbors who say quiet residential streets were turning into revolving-door vacation hubs. According to city officials, the new rules are designed to strike a balance allowing short-term rentals to operate while protecting neighborhood livability.
Tampa Bay 28
By: Jada Williams
The newly adopted ordinance focuses on three key areas: parking, occupancy, and safety inspections. Parking issues were the biggest driver behind the policy shift. City officials heard repeated complaints about rental guests overwhelming streets, blocking driveways, and creating unsafe conditions.
Under the new rules, short-term rental operators must provide adequate off-street parking to accommodate guests. The goal is to prevent scenarios where a home designed for a small household suddenly hosts multiple vehicles spilling into the roadway.
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Occupancy limits are another major component. The city is drawing a clear line against overcrowding, particularly in smaller homes. Officials emphasized that the regulations are meant to prevent unsafe situations, not to punish responsible operators.
Safety inspections round out the ordinance. All short-term rentals will be required to pass a fire department inspection, a move the city says benefits both property owners and guests. Inspections are intended to ensure rentals meet basic safety standards and give visitors confidence that their accommodations are up to code.
While the ordinance is already approved, it will not take effect until July 1. The city is using the lead time to build out the program, educate staff, and notify current short-term rental operators about the upcoming requirements.
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