Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Destin, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Destin pay roughly 13% 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 Transient Rental Tax (state sales tax)Airbnb (and generally Vrbo) collect and remit the state transient rental tax on platform bookings; hosts must register with the Florida Department of Revenue (Annual Resale Certificate required for city registration) and remit on direct bookings. | 6% | varies |
| Okaloosa County Discretionary Sales Surtax1% (per FL DOR DR-15DSS, includes a 0.5% component effective Jan 1, 2019 through Dec 31, 2028); administered with the state sales tax, so platforms that collect state tax collect this too; hosts remit on direct bookings. Combined state+surtax = 7%. | 1% | varies |
| Okaloosa County Tourist Development Tax (bed tax)6% countywide (original district including Destin at 6% since Jan 1, 2023; Expansion District rose from 5% to 6% effective March 1, 2025). Locally administered - not collected by the Florida DOR and Okaloosa is not among the counties Airbnb remits for, so owners/operators must register at okaloosatouristtax.munirevs.com and file monthly returns (due by the 20th; 10% per 30 days penalty up to 50%, $50 minimum). | 6% | host |
What will guests pay on a Destin stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Destin occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida Transient Rental Tax (state sales tax) (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| Okaloosa County Discretionary Sales Surtax (1%)· collection varies | $4.50 |
| Okaloosa County Tourist Development Tax (bed tax) (6%)· host remits | $27.00 |
| Total tax (13%) | $58.50 |
| Guest pays | $508.50 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Destin and your booking platform.