Contact Information
City of Gulfport – Code Enforcement
📞 Main Line: (727) 893-1106
📞 Alternate Line: (727) 893-1061
📍 Public Services Building: 5330 23rd Avenue South
Helpful Note for Property Owners
The City of Gulfport regulates short-term rentals to protect neighborhood character while allowing lodging uses in appropriate areas.
View frequently asked questions and important zoning information.
Short-term rental rules are based on zoning, not personal circumstances. Being an owner-occupant, renting only occasionally, or using an online platform does not exempt a property from City regulations. When in doubt, check first. City staff are available to help.
Short Term Rental – Applicable Regulations
The map displays the City of Gulfport street by street with the city limits marked with a red dotted line. Need help with this map? Contact the city at (727) 893-1000. The City’s map shows areas where short-term rentals may be allowed, but final determinations are made by City staff.
Gulfport Municipal Code Of Ordinances
Chapter 22, section 22-2.02. Specific Terms
Temporary/tourist lodging use. A facility containing one (1) or more temporary lodging units, the occupancy of which occurs, or is offered or advertised as being available, for a term of less than one (1) month, more than three (3) times in any consecutive twelve-month period. In determining whether a property is used as a temporary lodging use, such determination shall be made without regard to the form of ownership of the property or unit, or whether the occupant has a direct or indirect ownership interest in the property or unit; and without regard to whether the right of occupancy arises from a rental agreement, other agreement, or the payment of consideration. (Ord. No. 2010-09, 9-7-2010)
Chapter 22, Sec. 22-4.02. Only listed or described uses permitted.
Only those uses specifically listed or described as being permitted within a zoning district shall be permitted in said zoning district, and only in accordance with any stipulated provisions. Unless otherwise stated herein, it is the intent of this chapter that any use not specifically listed or described as permitted shall be expressly prohibited. (Ord. No. 93-14, § 4, 10-5-93)
“Is My Property Eligible?” Quick Checklist
- ☐ I know my property’s zoning district
- ☐ Short-term rentals are listed as an allowed or conditional use in that district
- ☐ I have contacted City staff to verify eligibility
- ☐ I am prepared to comply with all applicable City regulations
- ☐ I understand that I must complete all applicable State registrations prior to operation, including registration with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Revenue for Sales and Transient Rental Tax purposes, as applicable.
If any box is unchecked, contact the City before proceeding.