STR operators in Cocoa must collect Brevard County Tourist Development Tax at 5%, Florida state sales tax at 6%, and applicable county discretionary surtax. Total tax burden is approximately 11-12%. Monthly remittance required to the Brevard County Tax Collector.
Short-term rental operators in Cocoa must collect the city transient occupancy tax (TOT) or hotel occupancy tax (HOT) on all stays under 30 days. The rate is set by city ordinance and typically ranges from 5% to 8% of the nightly rental rate. Operators must register with the Cocoa tax collector and file returns quarterly. Many booking platforms collect and remit taxes automatically, but hosts are ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance. Permit application fees range from $100 to $300, and annual renewal fees are typically $75 to $200.
Failure to collect or remit occupancy taxes carries penalties of 10% of the unpaid amount per month, plus interest. Operating without tax registration may result in back-tax assessments plus fines.
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa Code Chapter 13.5 (Nuisances) regulates noise disturbances. Quiet hours are typically enforced from 11 PM to 7 AM consistent with Brevard County standa...
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa addresses animal noise under Chapter 13.5 (Nuisances) and defers to Brevard County Chapter 14 for animal control. Persistent barking for 30 consecutive...
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa limits construction noise to designated daytime hours consistent with Florida municipal standards. Construction with building permits is generally perm...
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa regulates parking through its Code of Ordinances. Downtown Cocoa and Cocoa Village have time-limited parking areas. Residential street parking is gener...
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zoning districts through its Appendix A Zoning code. Commercial vehicles and heavy equipment must b...
Cocoa, FL
Cocoa requires vehicles to park on approved paved surfaces. Parking on grass or unpaved areas in residential zones is a code enforcement violation. The Code ...
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