Taxes & Fees: Boca Raton vs West Palm Beach
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Boca Raton, FL and West Palm Beach, FL?
West Palm 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 →West Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach STR operators must collect 13% in combined transient taxes: 6% Florida Sales Tax, 1% Palm Beach County discretionary surtax, and 6% Palm Beach County Tourist Development Tax. Annual city registration fees apply plus state DBPR licensing fees.
View full West Palm Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Boca Raton | West Palm 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 | - |
| Total Tax | - | 13% (6% state + 1% surtax + 6% TDT) |
| County TDT | - | 6% Palm Beach County |
| Auto-Collect | - | Airbnb/Vrbo handle most |
| State Law | - | FL §125.0104 TDT |
| City Fee | - | ~$250 annual registration |
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.
West Palm Beach FAQ
What taxes apply to my West Palm Beach short-term rental?
13% total: 6% FL sales tax, 1% Palm Beach County surtax, and 6% Palm Beach County Tourist Development Tax. Airbnb and Vrbo collect these automatically.
Who enforces this in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach code enforcement at (561) 822-1300 handles complaints.
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