STRs in Port St. Lucie collect a combined 12 percent tax: 6 percent FL state sales tax, 1 percent St. Lucie County discretionary surtax, and 5 percent St. Lucie County Tourist Development Tax. Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect most components.
Short-term rentals in Port St. Lucie are subject to three tax layers. (1) Florida state sales tax of 6 percent on transient rentals under FL 212.03. (2) St. Lucie County discretionary sales surtax of 1 percent (0.5 percent local government infrastructure plus 0.5 percent school capital outlay) on the first $5,000 of the transaction. (3) St. Lucie County Tourist Development Tax of 5 percent on rentals of six months or less, authorized under FL 125.0104 and administered by the St. Lucie County Tax Collector. Total combined tax burden is approximately 12 percent. Airbnb and Vrbo have tax agreements with Florida DOR and St. Lucie County and auto-collect and remit these taxes. Operators renting through other channels (direct booking, Booking.com without agreement) must register with both the Florida Department of Revenue and the St. Lucie County Tax Collector and remit monthly. The City of Port St. Lucie also requires a Local Business Tax Receipt (approx $45-$100/year depending on classification).
Failure to remit TDT: 10 percent penalty plus 1 percent monthly interest under FL 125.0104. State sales tax non-compliance can result in tax warrants, liens, and criminal charges under FL 212.15.
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Persistent dog barking in Port St. Lucie constitutes a public nuisance under City Code Chapter 14. St. Lucie County Animal Safety Services and city Code Enfo...
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Commercial properties in Port St. Lucie must keep noise within 65 dBA during day and 55 dBA at night at the nearest residential property line.
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Construction noise in Port St. Lucie is permitted Monday through Saturday between 7 AM and 7 PM. Sunday and holiday construction requires special permission ...
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Gas-powered lawn equipment is allowed in Port St. Lucie between 7 AM and 7 PM. No special decibel limits apply beyond the general nuisance standard.
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Loud parties and gatherings are prohibited after 10 PM in Port St. Lucie. Second response within 24 hours triggers mandatory citation under city policy.
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Modified exhaust, loud mufflers, and jake brakes are prohibited in Port St. Lucie under city code and FL §316.272. Truck engine braking banned on I-95 ramps ...
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