Short-term rentals in Orlando must collect a combined tax of about 12.5 percent including 6 percent state sales tax, 0.5 percent Orange County surtax, and 6 percent Orange County tourist development tax.
Vacation rental operators in Orlando are responsible for collecting and remitting multiple layers of tax under Florida Statute 212.0306 and Chapter 212. The components are 6 percent Florida state sales tax, 0.5 percent Orange County discretionary sales surtax, and 6 percent Orange County Tourist Development Tax (TDT), totaling approximately 12.5 percent on the rental amount. Sales and surtax are filed with the Florida Department of Revenue, while the TDT is administered by the Orange County Comptroller. Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit the state sales tax and surtax automatically for most listings, but operators remain responsible for verifying TDT collection. DBPR vacation rental license fees and city registration fees apply separately.
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