West Palm Beach, FL Short-Term Rentals: Taxes & Fees (2026)

Palm Beach County Tourist Development Tax (also referred to as "TDT", Tourist Tax, or Bed Tax) is a 6% charge on the revenue from transient rentals (6 months or less). This tax is in addition to state sales tax (6.5% in Palm Beach County). Tourist Development Tax is to be collected from the guest (if not, you are liable) and remitted to the Palm Beach County Tax Collector. Tourist Tax is to be paid on the rental revenue including all mandatory fees such as cleaning and pet fees. The revenue collected is distributed to the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council to support tourism in our county; including but not limited to promotion, the arts, the beaches, and the sports stadiums. Requirements What is required to rent short term in Palm Beach County? Anyone offering transient accommodations must register a TDT account online with the Tax Collector. Hotels, motels, and bed & breakfasts must obtain a Local Business Tax Receipt. Vacation Rentals must obtain a Short-Term Rental Local Business Tax Receipt for each TDT account. Renew the Business Tax Receipt annually by September 30th. What is required to advertise a vacation rental online? Display the TDT account # and Short-Term Rental Local Business Tax Receipt #. The HOST must collect and remit TDT. Online platforms do not remit TDT to the Palm Beach County Tax Collector. Monthly reporting to the Tax Collector is due on the 1st and deemed late after the 20th, resulting in interest and penalties.