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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

Heavy Restrictions

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.

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Delray Beach, FL

Palm Beach County

Some Restrictions

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.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBoca RatonDelray Beach
County TaxPalm Beach County tourist development tax-
State TaxFlorida sales tax on rentals-
Applies ToStays under 6 months-
RegistrationCounty 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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