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.
Transient rentals (under 6 months) in Plant City are subject to: 6% Florida state sales tax under FL §212.03; 0.5% Hillsborough County discretionary sales surtax; and 6% Hillsborough County Tourist Development Tax (TDT) under FL §125.0104, administered by the Hillsborough County Tax Collector. Total combined rate: 12.5%. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit FL sales tax and county surtax automatically; the 6% TDT is collected by Airbnb but Vrbo hosts must self-remit in some cases. Operators must register with the FL Department of Revenue and Hillsborough County Tax Collector. TDT returns due monthly by the 20th.
Unregistered operators face delinquent tax assessments, 10% penalty per month (max 50%), plus interest at FL DOR rate. Willful evasion: criminal charges under FL §212.15.
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Florida has no statutory shared-fence cost law. Each property owner is responsible for their own fence. Plant City does not mediate fence disputes; neighbors...
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Plant City does not cap the number of cats or dogs per household in agricultural and standard residential zones. Hillsborough County requires commercial kenn...
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Plant City collects household garbage on your assigned weekday, with yard waste on Wednesdays. Confirm your collection day through the Solid Waste Department...
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Plant City HOAs enforce Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions under FL §720.305. Fines capped at $100 per violation and $1,000 aggregate without separate h...
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Plant City has no rent control. Florida Statute §125.0103(2) flatly preempts local rent regulation — no emergency exception remains. Landlords may raise rent...
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Plant City honors posted No Soliciting signs. Solicitors who ignore clear signage face citation under city code and possible trespass charges under FL 810.09.
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