Grow Your St. Petersburg Cleaning Business with MaidProfit
From downtown St. Pete to the beaches, Snell Isle to Gulfport — MaidProfit gives St. Petersburg cleaning companies the tools to book more jobs and grow in Tampa Bay’s waterfront gem.
Why St. Petersburg Is Tampa Bay’s Hottest Cleaning Market
St. Petersburg has undergone a remarkable renaissance, transforming from a sleepy retirement city into one of Florida’s most vibrant, arts-focused communities. Downtown St. Pete’s murals, restaurants, and waterfront have attracted young professionals, families, and remote workers who bring higher service expectations and spending power.
The city’s waterfront neighborhoods — Snell Isle, Old Northeast, Shore Acres, and Venetian Isles — feature some of the most desirable real estate in Tampa Bay. These affluent waterfront homeowners represent premium recurring cleaning clients. St. Pete Beach and the barrier island communities add vacation rental turnover demand.
St. Petersburg’s compact peninsula geography (unlike sprawling Tampa) means efficient routing and more clients per day. The city’s thriving arts and hospitality scene creates commercial cleaning opportunities for galleries, boutique hotels, and restaurants along Central Avenue and Beach Drive.
Compact City = Maximum Efficiency
St. Pete’s peninsula geography means shorter distances between clients. More jobs per day, less driving. MaidProfit’s scheduling maximizes your team’s billable hours in this compact, high-value market.
Everything you need to scale
Built specifically for cleaning businesses — not generic software adapted for your industry.
What St. Petersburg Cleaners Charge
St. Petersburg cleaning rates are rising with the city’s renaissance. Here’s what local businesses charge.
| Service | Price Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Standard House Cleaning | $110 – $255 | $168 |
| Deep Cleaning | $210 – $470 | $320 |
| Move-Out Cleaning | $250 – $510 | $370 |
| Office Cleaning (per sq ft) | $0.08 – $0.16 | $0.11 |
| Recurring Weekly Service | $95 – $210 | $145 |
Snell Isle, Old Northeast, and Shore Acres command premium waterfront rates. Downtown St. Pete offers growing condo cleaning demand. St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island provide vacation rental turnover volume. Gulfport is a growing mid-range market.
St. Petersburg Cleaning Business Requirements
City of St. Petersburg Business Tax Receipt
St. Petersburg requires a Business Tax Receipt from the Finance Department. Fees are based on business type and number of employees.
Florida LLC Registration
Register your LLC ($125) on Sunbiz.org. Annual reports are $138.75. No state income tax.
Pinellas County Requirements
If serving clients in St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island, or other Pinellas County communities, check for additional local Business Tax Receipts.
General Liability Insurance
Essential for St. Pete’s waterfront properties. Homes on Snell Isle and Shore Acres can exceed $2M. Carry $1M+ coverage. Expect $450–$850/year.
Workers’ Compensation
Required in Florida for businesses with four or more employees. Costs run $1.50–$3.00 per $100 of payroll.
Flood Zone Awareness
Many St. Pete properties are in flood zones. Post-storm and flood-related cleaning services are a lucrative niche. Understand your clients’ flood risk.
Up and running in minutes
No technical setup required. If you can send an email, you can run MaidProfit.
Simple, predictable pricing
No per-job fees. No surprise charges. Cancel anytime.
- Up to 50 jobs/month
- 1 team member
- Online booking page
- Client management
- Basic invoicing
- Analytics dashboard
- Integrations
- Unlimited jobs
- Up to 10 team members
- Online booking + client portal
- Full CRM
- Automated invoicing & payments
- Analytics dashboard
- QuickBooks + Stripe integrations
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited team members
- Multi-location support
- Custom reporting
- Priority support + onboarding
- API access
- White-label options
All plans include a 14-day free trial. No credit card required.
Trusted by cleaning businesses everywhere
Hear from real cleaning business owners.
“St. Pete’s waterfront neighborhoods are a dream market. MaidProfit’s scheduling keeps our team efficient across Snell Isle, Old Northeast, and Shore Acres. We have 75 recurring households and a growing waitlist.”
“We handle vacation rental turnovers on St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island. MaidProfit manages 35+ turnovers per week seamlessly. The automated scheduling means we never miss a checkout.”
“We clean restaurants and galleries along Central Avenue and Beach Drive. MaidProfit’s after-hours scheduling and commercial invoicing are perfect for our hospitality clients. St. Pete’s arts scene keeps growing and so does our business.”