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Taxes & Fees: Apopka vs Orlando

How do taxes & fees rules compare between Apopka, FL and Orlando, FL?

Apopka and Orlando have similar restriction levels.

Apopka, FL

Orange County

Some Restrictions

Apopka STRs owe 6 percent FL sales tax, 0.5 percent Orange County discretionary surtax, and 6 percent Orange County Tourist Development Tax, for a combined 12.5 percent tax burden on rentals under 6 months.

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Orlando, FL

Orange County

Some Restrictions

Short-term rentals in Orlando must collect a combined tax of about 12.5 percent including 6 percent state sales tax, 0.5 percent Orange County surtax, and 6 percent Orange County tourist development tax.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactApopkaOrlando
FL Sales Tax6 percent-
Orange Surtax0.5 percent-
Orange TDT6 percent-
Total12.5 percent-
PlatformAirbnb auto-collects most-
State sales tax-6 percent
Orange County surtax-0.5 percent discretionary
Tourist Development Tax-6 percent Orange County TDT
Total tax-Approximately 12.5 percent
TDT administrator-Orange County Comptroller

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Apopka FAQ

Does Airbnb handle all my Apopka STR taxes?

Airbnb collects the 6 percent FL sales tax and 6 percent Orange County TDT. You may still need to register and file zero returns. Direct bookings require manual remittance.

Who enforces this in Apopka?

Apopka code enforcement at (407) 703-1600 handles complaints.

Orlando FAQ

Does Airbnb collect all my Orlando taxes?

Airbnb collects and remits the state sales tax and county surtax on most Florida listings, and in many cases the Orange County TDT as well, but operators should verify on each platform.

What is the total tax rate on an Orlando vacation rental?

Approximately 12.5 percent: 6 percent state sales tax, 0.5 percent county surtax, and 6 percent Orange County tourist development tax.

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