Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Davenport, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Davenport pay roughly 12% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Florida state sales tax (transient rental tax)Applies to rentals of six months or less; reported to the Florida Department of Revenue. Airbnb collects and remits 6% statewide for reservations 182 nights and shorter; hosts taking direct bookings must register with FL DOR and remit themselves. | 6% | platform |
| Polk County discretionary sales surtaxPolk County's 1% surtax (in effect Jan 1, 2004 – Dec 31, 2033 per DR-15DSS) applies to transient rentals and is remitted to FL DOR with state sales tax. Airbnb collects the surtax on platform bookings; direct-booking hosts remit it themselves. | 1% | platform |
| Polk County Tourist Development Tax5% on accommodations rented for six months or less; self-administered by the Polk County Tax Collector, remitted monthly (delinquent after the 20th). Airbnb collects and remits it for platform bookings (per Airbnb's Florida tax page); the Tax Collector states only Airbnb and HomeAway/Vrbo have remittance agreements. All owners/managers must still open a TDT account regardless of platform, and must remit directly for other booking channels. | 5% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Davenport stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Davenport occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida state sales tax (transient rental tax) (6%)· usually collected by platform | $27.00 |
| Polk County discretionary sales surtax (1%)· usually collected by platform | $4.50 |
| Polk County Tourist Development Tax (5%)· collection varies | $22.50 |
| Total tax (12%) | $54.00 |
| Guest pays | $504.00 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Davenport and your booking platform.