STRs in Palm Beach County must collect Florida State Sales Tax (6 percent) plus PBC Tourist Development Tax (7 percent) for a total of 13 percent on stays of 6 months or less. TDT is collected and remitted to the PBC Tax Collector monthly. Airbnb and Vrbo collect both taxes automatically for most listings.
PBC Tourist Development Tax was raised to 7 percent (one of the highest in Florida) under PBC Ordinance 2022-024 to fund tourism promotion, beach renourishment, and convention center operations. Total tax burden 13 percent (6 percent FL sales tax plus 7 percent TDT). Operators not using a platform must register with the PBC Tax Collector, file monthly returns by the 20th of the following month, and remit by check or ACH. Airbnb has a tax collection agreement with PBC. Vrbo collects state sales tax and the TDT in PBC.
Failure to remit TDT: 10 percent late penalty plus 1 percent monthly interest. Willful tax evasion: third-degree felony under FL §125.0104(8). Lien may be placed on property.
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