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Coral Springs vs Fort Lauderdale

How do taxes & fees rules compare between Coral Springs, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Coral Springs and Fort Lauderdale have similar restriction levels.

Coral Springs, FL

Broward County

Heavy Restrictions

Coral Springs vacation rentals are subject to a 6% Florida state sales tax plus a 6% Broward County Tourist Development Tax, totaling approximately 12-13% in transient rental taxes. The city charges a $305 initial registration fee and $120 annual renewal, plus inspection fees for fire ($170-$300), electrical ($75), and structural ($75) compliance.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward County

Heavy Restrictions

Fort Lauderdale STR operators must collect the Florida state sales tax, Broward County Tourist Development Tax, and local business taxes. The combined rate is approximately 12-13%.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactCoral SpringsFort Lauderdale
State Sales Tax6%-
Broward County TDT6%-
Initial Registration$305-
Annual Renewal$120 (due Sept. 30)-
State Tax-6% Florida sales tax
County Surtax-1% Broward discretionary
Tourist Tax-6% Broward Tourist Development
Combined-Approximately 13% total

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Coral Springs FAQ

How much tax do I pay on a vacation rental in Coral Springs?

Approximately 12-13% total: 6% Florida sales tax plus 6% Broward County Tourist Development Tax. Platforms like Airbnb typically auto-collect these taxes.

What does it cost to register a vacation rental in Coral Springs?

Initial registration is $305, annual renewal is $120 (due September 30th), plus inspection fees: fire ($170-$300), electrical ($75), and structural ($75).

Fort Lauderdale FAQ

What taxes do STR operators pay in Fort Lauderdale?

The combined rate is approximately 13%: 6% state sales tax, 1% county surtax, and 6% Broward County Tourist Development Tax. Airbnb collects these automatically in Florida.

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