Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Fort Lauderdale 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)Applies to rentals of 182 nights or less. Airbnb (and major platforms) collect and remit for platform bookings; hosts taking direct bookings must register with the Florida Department of Revenue and remit. City registration requires proof of the FL DOR tax registration or a statement that a platform/manager remits on the host's behalf. | 6% | varies |
| Broward County Discretionary Sales SurtaxCounty surtax collected with the state sales tax on transient rentals; Airbnb collects for platform bookings, hosts remit on direct bookings via their FL DOR account. | 1% | varies |
| Broward County Tourist Development Tax6% of listing price including cleaning fees for stays of 182 nights or less. Airbnb collects and remits for Broward County listings; otherwise the host must register with and remit to the Broward County Tourist Development Tax Section. The city accepts a notarized statement naming the platform if it remits TDT for you. Combined tax burden: 13% (6% + 1% + 6%). | 6% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Fort Lauderdale stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Fort Lauderdale occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida Transient Rental Tax (state sales tax) (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| Broward County Discretionary Sales Surtax (1%)· collection varies | $4.50 |
| Broward County Tourist Development Tax (6%)· collection varies | $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 13, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Fort Lauderdale and your booking platform.