Jupiter vs West Palm Beach
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Jupiter, FL and West Palm Beach, FL?
Jupiter and West Palm Beach have similar restriction levels.
Jupiter, FL
Palm Beach County
Jupiter STRs owe 6% FL sales tax, 1% Palm Beach County discretionary surtax, and 6% Palm Beach County Tourist Development Tax for a combined 13% on stays under 6 months. Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect most taxes but hosts remain liable for gaps.
View full Jupiter 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 | Jupiter | West Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| FL Sales Tax | 6 percent | - |
| PBC Surtax | 1 percent | - |
| PBC TDT | 6 percent | - |
| Combined | 13 percent under 6 months | - |
| 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.
Jupiter FAQ
Does Airbnb collect Palm Beach County TDT?
Yes. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit PBC TDT directly, but hosts with direct bookings must register and file themselves.
Who enforces this in Jupiter?
Jupiter code enforcement at (561) 746-5134 handles complaints.
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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