Taxes & Fees: Boca Raton vs Delray Beach
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Boca Raton, FL and Delray Beach, FL?
Delray Beach has fewer restrictions than Boca Raton.
Boca Raton, FL
Palm Beach County
Boca Raton STR operators must collect and remit the Palm Beach County tourist development tax and Florida state sales tax on rental income from stays under six months.
View full Boca Raton rules →Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County
STRs in Delray Beach collect 13 percent total tax: 6 percent FL sales tax, 7 percent Palm Beach County Tourist Development Tax (TDT), plus the city BTR fee. TDT is remitted monthly to the Palm Beach County Tax Collector.
View full Delray Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Boca Raton | Delray Beach |
|---|---|---|
| County Tax | Palm Beach County tourist development tax | - |
| State Tax | Florida sales tax on rentals | - |
| Applies To | Stays under 6 months | - |
| Registration | County Tax Collector + FL Dept. of Revenue | - |
| State Sales Tax | - | 6 percent (FL 212.03) |
| PBC TDT | - | 7 percent |
| Total Tax | - | 13 percent |
| Collector | - | Airbnb/Vrbo auto-collect |
| BTR Fee | - | ~175-250 dollars |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Boca Raton FAQ
What taxes do STR operators pay in Boca Raton?
Operators must collect Palm Beach County tourist development tax and Florida state sales tax on short-term rental income from stays under six months.
Where do I register for STR taxes in Boca Raton?
Register with the Palm Beach County Tax Collector for the tourist development tax and the Florida Department of Revenue for state sales tax.
Delray Beach FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Palm Beach County tourist tax?
Yes, Airbnb collects and remits the 7 percent PBC Tourist Development Tax and 6 percent state sales tax on bookings.
Who enforces this in Delray Beach?
Delray Beach code enforcement at (561) 243-7000 handles complaints.
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