Taxes & Fees: North Port vs Venice
How do taxes & fees rules compare between North Port, FL and Venice, FL?
North Port and Venice have similar restriction levels.
North Port, FL
Sarasota County
Vacation rentals under 6 months in North Port owe Sarasota County's 6% Tourist Development Tax (TDT) plus the Florida 6% sales tax plus Sarasota's 1% local option sales tax, for a combined approximately 13% tax on short-term rental revenue.
View full North Port rules →Venice, FL
Sarasota County
Short-term rentals in Venice are subject to Florida's 6% state sales tax under Fla. Stat. 212.03 and Sarasota County's 6% Tourist Development Tax (Sarasota County Code Ch. 126), for a combined 12% bed tax on stays of six months or less.
View full Venice rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | North Port | Venice |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County TDT | 6% | 6% (effective May 1, 2025) |
| FL Sales Tax | 6% | - |
| Sarasota Local Option | 1% | - |
| Combined | ~13% | - |
| Tax Collector Phone | 941-861-8300 | - |
| Florida Sales Tax | - | 6% (Fla. Stat. 212.03) |
| Combined Bed Tax | - | 12% |
| Applies To | - | Rentals <=6 months |
| Sarasota Tax Collector | - | Files TDT monthly |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
North Port FAQ
What taxes does an Airbnb owe in North Port?
About 13% total: 6% Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax + 6% Florida sales tax + 1% Sarasota local option sales tax.
Venice FAQ
What is the total tax rate on a Venice short-term rental?
Twelve percent - 6% Florida state sales tax plus 6% Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax - on rentals of six months or less.
Does Airbnb collect Venice's taxes for me?
Airbnb generally collects and remits both state sales tax and the Sarasota County TDT on bookings made through its platform. Direct bookings or other platforms may not, leaving the host responsible.
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