South Tampa
Bayshore · Palma Ceia
Single-family homes near Bayshore Boulevard with strong Bucs / Lightning event-week premiums. STR-permitted in mixed-use sub-zones; RS-50/60 zones require 7-night minimums.
Tampa · South Tampa · Hyde Park · Channelside · Ybor · Davis Islands
Earn more on your Tampa vacation rental with premium boutique-hospitality management.
Chādy operates a dedicated Tampa Bay field team across South Tampa, Hyde Park, Channelside, Ybor City, Seminole Heights, Davis Islands, Westshore, and Downtown Tampa. FL DBPR Vacation Rental License, Hillsborough County TDT, City of Tampa STR certificate, and RS-50/RS-60 zoning verification handled end-to-end. Pricing engine calibrated to Buccaneers, Lightning, Super Bowl rotation, and Port Tampa Bay cruise embarkation. 30+ platforms. 4.9★ · 4,000+ reviews.
★★★★★4.94,000+ reviews
·+33% avg revenue lift
·90-day commit
Simple, Transparent Pricing
18%–25% management fee — varies by Tampa submarket
90-day initial commitment — then month-to-month
FL DBPR + Hillsborough TDT + Tampa STR certificate handled
Chādy Property Management is a top-rated Tampa vacation rental management company with 4.9 stars and 4,000+ reviews. Full-service Tampa short-term rental management is 18–25% of gross revenue with a 90-day initial commitment then month-to-month — never long-term contracts. Chādy manages properties across South Tampa, Hyde Park, Channelside, Ybor City, Seminole Heights, Davis Islands, Westshore, and Downtown Tampa. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) Public Lodging License, Hillsborough County Tourist Development Tax, City of Tampa Land Development Coordination Division STR certificate, and RS-50/RS-60 zoning verification are all handled end-to-end. Combined STR tax in Tampa is approximately 13.5% (6% FL state sales tax + 1.5% Hillsborough surtax + 6% Hillsborough TDT). The City of Tampa requires a 7-night minimum stay in single-family residential zones (RS-50, RS-60); STRs under 7 nights are permitted in mixed-use, commercial, and multi-family zones. Demand drivers include Raymond James Stadium (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, USF Bulls, three Super Bowl rotations), Amalie Arena (Tampa Bay Lightning), Port Tampa Bay (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian cruise embarkation), Tampa Convention Center, Tampa International Airport, Busch Gardens, ZooTampa, the Florida Aquarium, AdventHealth Tampa, Tampa General Hospital, MacDill Air Force Base, University of South Florida, Gasparilla pirate festival, and Strawberry Festival.
4K+
5-Star Reviews
4.9★
Average Rating
100+
Properties
30+
Platforms
+33%
Avg Revenue Lift
Why Tampa owners switch to Chādy
Tampa is one of the fastest-growing STR markets.
Most managers don't know the zoning.
The biggest mistake in Tampa STR is signing with a manager who doesn't understand RS-50/RS-60 zoning — then discovering the property can't legally rent under 7 nights. Chādy validates Tampa zoning, condo-board rules, and the City of Tampa STR certificate eligibility before any property is photographed. Combined with Buccaneers / Lightning / Super Bowl / Port Tampa Bay cruise demand calibration, Chādy delivers 18–25% fees, 4.9★ guest ratings, and 90-day commitments — never 12- to 24-month lock-ins.
Metric
Typical Tampa Manager
Chādy
Management Fee
25–35%
18–25%
Revenue Lift (avg)
+8–15%
+33%
RS-50/60 zoning verification
Often skipped
Pre-listing
Commitment
12–24 months
90 days
Guest Rating
4.0–4.4★
4.9★
MTR / corporate-housing capability
Limited
MacDill + medical
4.9★
avg guest rating
Tampa market data
What Tampa vacation rentals actually earn.
Annual gross revenue ranges by submarket, sourced from Chādy-managed Tampa-area properties (12-month trailing). Tampa's strongest revenue submarkets blend short-term rental with mid-term corporate housing for MacDill AFB contractors and traveling medical professionals.
| Submarket | Property type | Annual gross (range) | Demand drivers |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tampa (where zoned) | 3–4 BR single-family | $52K–$95K | Bucs, Lightning, Bayshore |
| Hyde Park | 2–3 BR condo / townhome | $42K–$72K | SoHo dining, walkability, events |
| Channelside | 1–2 BR luxury condo | $38K–$72K | Cruise embark, Lightning, conv |
| Ybor City | Loft / single-family (commercial zones) | $35K–$58K | Nightlife, Gasparilla, weekends |
| Davis Islands | 3-BR single-family | $58K–$92K | Tampa General Hospital MTR |
| Westshore (MTR-led) | 1–2 BR corporate housing | $38K–$58K | MacDill AFB, corporate relo |
Ranges based on 12-month trailing performance of Chādy-managed Tampa-area properties (April 2026). Individual results vary by zoning, building, and STR/MTR mix.
Tampa regulatory
RS-50/RS-60 zoning, Tampa STR certificate, and Hillsborough TDT — handled end-to-end.
Tampa is straightforward for STR operators who know the zoning. The catch: the City of Tampa enforces a 7-night minimum stay in single-family residential zones (RS-50, RS-60), so most pure STRs are concentrated in mixed-use, commercial, and multi-family zones. Chādy validates eligibility before listing.
State level
FL DBPR + DOR
Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License (Dwelling or Condo). FL DOR sales tax 6% + Hillsborough surtax 1.5%.
Hillsborough County
TDT 6%
Hillsborough County Tourist Development Tax 6%. Combined STR tax: ~13.5%. Chādy reconciles every platform and files monthly.
City of Tampa
STR certificate + zoning
City of Tampa STR certificate (2-year validity) issued by the Land Development Coordination Division. RS-50 and RS-60 zones require 7-night minimum stays — Chādy verifies zoning before listing.
Combined STR tax
~13.5% Tampa
6% FL state sales tax + 1.5% Hillsborough discretionary surtax + 6% Hillsborough TDT. Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect; direct bookings and Booking.com require manual filing.
Zoning verification — before listing.
The single biggest mistake in Tampa STR: signing with a manager and discovering the property is in RS-50 or RS-60 single-family zoning, which restricts stays under 7 nights. Chādy verifies zoning, condo-board rules, and HOA covenants before any property is photographed or listed.
Tampa neighborhoods
Where Chādy manages in Tampa Bay.
Local fluency in every Tampa STR-permitted submarket plus the corporate-housing/MTR submarkets that anchor MacDill AFB and Tampa General Hospital demand.
Mixed-use
Hyde Park
SoHo dining, Hyde Park Village, walkable to Bayshore. 2–3 BR condos and townhomes in mixed-use zones — ideal for short-stay event-week guests.
Downtown Tampa
Channelside · Water Street
Luxury bayfront condos walkable to Amalie Arena and Tampa Convention Center. Strong cruise-embarkation demand from Port Tampa Bay (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian).
Historic district
Ybor City
7th Avenue nightlife, brick-and-cigar-shop history. Lofts and select single-family in commercial zones. Highest weekend ADR in Tampa for sub-3BR product.
South Tampa
Davis Islands
Single-family homes adjacent to Tampa General Hospital. Strong mid-term traveling-medical demand layered with weekend STR for sports and cruise embarkation.
Corporate / MTR
Westshore · Seminole Heights
Westshore corporate-housing zone for MacDill AFB contractors and corporate relocations. Seminole Heights mixed-use for STR. Both run an STR-MTR blended strategy.
Tampa demand calendar
Year-round demand from sports, cruise, and corporate.
Tampa demand is steadier than Miami's event-driven peaks but lifts hard around Buccaneers home games, Lightning playoffs, Super Bowl weekends, Gasparilla, and major Port Tampa Bay cruise embarkation windows.
Q1
Gasparilla + Strawberry
Gasparilla pirate festival (Jan), Strawberry Festival (Feb–Mar), spring training, snowbird stays, NHL/NFL playoffs.
Q2
Cruise + corporate
Port Tampa Bay cruise season ramp, MacDill contractor MTR, corporate relocation peak.
Q3
Bucs preseason + USF
Tampa Bay Buccaneers preseason and regular season opens, USF Bulls home games, Tampa Convention Center cycles.
Q4
NFL peak + holidays
Bucs home schedule, NHL season, Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks, cruise embarkation peak. Super Bowl weeks (when Tampa hosts) drive Miami-tier ADR.
Tampa owner outcomes
Real numbers from real Tampa owners.
Three anonymized case studies from the Chādy Tampa portfolio. Prior performance is self-managed or prior-manager reported. Current is 12-month Chādy trailing.
Channelside
2 BR luxury condo — self-managed owner
Prior
$42K
Chādy
$68K
Lift
+62%
Filed Tampa STR certificate (owner had not). Repriced through cruise embarkation weekends and Lightning playoffs. Added 4 OTAs.
Davis Islands
3 BR single-family — prior local manager
Prior
$48K
Chādy
$78K
Lift
+63%
Switched to STR-MTR blend — weekday traveling-medical from Tampa General, weekend Bucs/Lightning STR. Cut fees from 28% to 22%.
Hyde Park
2 BR townhome — never rented
Prior
$0
Chādy
$58K
Lift
New
First-time STR. Owner was holding the unit empty between long-term tenants. Permits filed, photography shot, listed across 30+ platforms in 4 weeks.
Anonymized at owner request. Results vary by property, zoning, and STR/MTR mix. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Tampa management options compared
How Chādy compares to the four common Tampa management models.
A side-by-side on what matters in Tampa — fees, contract flexibility, RS-50/RS-60 zoning fluency, MTR/corporate-housing capability, and event-week pricing.
| Chādy Boutique multi-state |
National full-service Large nationwide PM |
Listing-only marketplaces Tech platform |
Boutique premium chains Curated luxury |
Local owner-operators Single-market shops |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management fee | 18–25% | 25–35% | 10% + add-ons | 25%+ | 22–28% |
| Contract length | 90 days, then month-to-month | 12–24 months | 12 months | 12+ months | 12 months |
| RS-50/60 zoning verification | ✓ Pre-listing | Often skipped | Owner responsibility | Partial | Local-dependent |
| MTR / MacDill corporate housing | ✓ Blended STR/MTR | STR only | Owner-set | STR only | Local-dependent |
| Bucs / Lightning / cruise pricing | ✓ Tuned engine | National model | Owner-set | Centralized | Local-dependent |
| Distribution channels | 30+ | ~20 | 1–2 OTAs | ~15 | ~10 |
| Guest rating (typical) | 4.9★ · 4,000+ reviews | ~4.0–4.2★ | Owner-dependent | ~4.3–4.5★ | ~4.0–4.4★ |
Industry benchmarks reflect typical operating terms across the four dominant Tampa vacation rental management models, based on publicly available pricing pages, standard owner contracts, and third-party review aggregators (April 2026).
Tampa FAQ
Answers for Tampa vacation rental owners.
How much does Tampa vacation rental management cost?
Chādy's Tampa fee is 18–25% of gross rental revenue, depending on submarket and service scope. Mid-term (30+ night) is 15–18%, long-term (12-month) is 10–12%. No setup fees, no hidden charges. 90-day initial commitment, then month-to-month.
Are short-term rentals legal in Tampa?
Yes, with zoning restrictions. The City of Tampa requires a 7-night minimum stay in single-family residential zones (RS-50, RS-60), which effectively prohibits standard short stays in those zones. STRs under 7 nights are permitted in mixed-use, commercial, and multi-family zones — Channelside, downtown Tampa, parts of Ybor City, Westshore, and select Hyde Park condos. Tampa requires an STR certificate (2-year validity) from the City of Tampa Land Development Coordination Division. Chādy verifies zoning before listing.
What permits do I need?
FL DBPR Public Lodging License, Hillsborough County Tourist Development Tax registration, FL Department of Revenue sales-tax registration, and a City of Tampa STR certificate (renewed every 2 years). Chādy files everything and manages renewals.
What taxes do Tampa STR hosts pay?
Combined STR tax is approximately 13.5%: 6% Florida state sales tax + 1.5% Hillsborough discretionary surtax + 6% Hillsborough County TDT. Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect; direct bookings and Booking.com require manual filing.
Which Tampa neighborhoods does Chādy manage?
South Tampa (where zoned), Hyde Park, Channelside, Ybor City, Seminole Heights, Davis Islands, Westshore (corporate-housing zone), and Downtown Tampa. Chādy verifies RS-50/RS-60 zoning before any listing.
How much can my Tampa rental earn?
South Tampa 3-BR SF (where zoned) $52K–$95K; Hyde Park 2-BR condo $42K–$72K; Channelside 1–2 BR luxury condo $38K–$72K; Ybor loft $35K–$58K; Davis Islands 3-BR SF $58K–$92K; Westshore corporate-housing 1–2 BR $38K–$58K (MTR-led).
What demand drives Tampa year-round?
Raymond James Stadium (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, USF Bulls, three Super Bowl rotations), Amalie Arena (Tampa Bay Lightning), Port Tampa Bay (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian cruise embarkation), Tampa Convention Center, TPA airport, Busch Gardens, ZooTampa, the Florida Aquarium, AdventHealth Tampa, Tampa General Hospital, MacDill AFB, USF, Gasparilla, and Strawberry Festival.
How fast can my Tampa rental go live?
Most properties launch in 3–5 weeks. Pre-cleared mixed-use and commercial-zone properties (Channelside, downtown, Ybor) launch fastest.
What's included in full-service Tampa management?
Dynamic pricing tuned to Bucs/Lightning/Super Bowl/cruise cycles, 30+ platforms, 24/7 guest comms, hotel-quality cleaning, maintenance, photography, FL DBPR + Hillsborough TDT + Tampa STR certificate filings, HOA/condo coordination, monthly owner reporting.
Do you also manage MTR and LTR in Tampa?
Yes — Tampa's MTR market is unusually strong. Furnished MTR 30+ night for MacDill AFB contractors, traveling medical at AdventHealth Tampa and Tampa General, and corporate relocations to Westshore/Downtown (15–18%). 12-month LTR (10–12%).
Is there a long-term contract?
No. 90-day initial commitment, then month-to-month.
How is Chādy different from typical Tampa managers?
Boutique multi-state hospitality operator with a dedicated Florida field team. 4.9★ avg, 90-day commitment, 18–25% fee, real Tampa zoning fluency (RS-50/RS-60, Channelside, Ybor, Hyde Park), and a Bucs / Lightning / Super Bowl / cruise pricing playbook. National full-service managers routinely charge 25–35% with 12- to 24-month lock-ins.
Do I still control my Tampa property?
Yes. Owners retain full ownership, set blackout dates, and use the property at any time — including Bucs home games or Super Bowl weeks.
Does Chādy operate at Airbnb Superhost standards?
Yes — 4.9★ average, sub-1-hour first-response times, under 1% cancellation rate.
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