Taxes & Fees: Brandon vs Plant City
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Brandon, FL and Plant City, FL?
Brandon and Plant City have similar restriction levels.
Brandon, FL
Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Tourist Development Tax is 6% on rentals under 6 months. Plus FL state sales tax 6% and county discretionary surtax 1.5%. Total tax burden 13.5%.
View full Brandon rules →Plant City, FL
Hillsborough County
Plant City STR operators pay 6% FL sales tax, 0.5% Hillsborough County discretionary surtax, and 6% Hillsborough Tourist Development Tax for a total of 12.5% on stays under 6 months.
View full Plant City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Brandon | Plant City |
|---|---|---|
| County TDT | 6% | - |
| State Sales | 6% | 6% |
| Surtax | 1.5% | - |
| Total | 13.5% | - |
| Filing | Monthly | Monthly by 20th |
| Total Tax | - | 12.5% |
| County Surtax | - | 0.5% |
| Hillsborough TDT | - | 6% |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Brandon FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Hillsborough TDT?
Yes. Airbnb and Vrbo have agreements to collect and remit the 6% county TDT directly.
Who enforces this in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County code enforcement at (813) 272-5900 handles complaints.
Plant City FAQ
How much tax do I collect on Plant City short-term rentals?
12.5% total: 6% state sales, 0.5% county surtax, 6% Hillsborough Tourist Development Tax.
Who enforces this in Plant City?
Plant City code enforcement at (813) 659-4200 handles complaints.
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