Taxes & Fees: Plant City vs Tampa
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Plant City, FL and Tampa, FL?
Plant City and Tampa have similar restriction levels.
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 →Tampa, FL
Hillsborough County
Tampa STR operators must collect 6% Florida state sales tax, 6% Hillsborough County Tourist Development Tax under FL Stat 212.0306, and 1.5% Hillsborough discretionary sales surtax, for a combined bed tax commonly cited at about 13.5%. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit most of these automatically.
View full Tampa rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Plant City | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tax | 12.5% | - |
| State Sales | 6% | - |
| County Surtax | 0.5% | - |
| Hillsborough TDT | 6% | - |
| Filing | Monthly by 20th | - |
| - | - |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
Tampa FAQ
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