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Lake County, FL Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

County TDT rate
4%
Applies to stays
6 months or less
Collected by
Lake County Tax Collector
Filed via
TouristExpress, due 20th monthly
Statutory authority
FS 125.0104

Summary

Lake County charges a 4% Tourist Development Tax on rentals of six months or less, remitted to the Lake County Tax Collector. This is on top of Florida state sales tax. Returns are due by the 20th of the following month.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Lake County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

every person who rents, leases, or lets for consideration any living quarters or accommodations in any hotel, apartment hotel, motel, resort motel, apartment, apartment motel, roominghouse, mobile home park, recreational vehicle park, condominium, or timeshare resort for a term of 6 months or less

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Full Breakdown

Under FS 125.0104 (the Local Option Tourist Development Tax Act) Lake County levies a Tourist Development Tax on the total consideration charged for living quarters rented for a term of six months or less: hotels, condos, homes, RV parks, and vacation rentals. The Lake County rate is 4%. Operators register on the Tax Collector's TouristExpress system, collect the tax from guests, and file monthly returns due by the 20th of the following month. This county TDT is separate from and in addition to Florida's 6% state sales tax and any discretionary sales surtax collected by the Department of Revenue.

Violations & Fines

Delinquent tourist-tax returns accrue penalties and interest and can be pursued by the Tax Collector; collecting the tax and failing to remit it is treated as theft of state/county funds.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the bed tax in Lake County?
4% of the total rental consideration on stays of six months or less, paid on top of Florida's 6% state sales tax plus any discretionary surtax.
Does Airbnb collect it for me?
Airbnb collects the Lake County Tourist Development Tax on many bookings, but you remain responsible for registering and confirming all applicable taxes are collected and remitted.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Lake County

Noise Ordinances: Construction HoursSome RestrictionsShort-Term Rental PermitsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: RV & Boat ParkingSome RestrictionsPrimary-Residence-Only RuleSome RestrictionsNight CapsSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Aircraft NoiseFew RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Decibel LimitsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Driveway RulesSome Restrictions

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