Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Jacksonville, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Jacksonville pay roughly 13.5% 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 and use tax (transient rental tax + Duval County discretionary sales surtax)7.5% total remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue (6% state transient rental tax plus Duval County discretionary sales surtax). Airbnb collects and remits the state transient rental tax and discretionary surtax for platform bookings statewide; hosts taking direct bookings must register with the Florida DOR and remit themselves. | 7.5% | varies |
| Duval County Convention/Tourist Development Tax (TDT)6% = 4% Tourist Development Tax (F.S. 212.03) + 2% Convention Development Tax (F.S. 212.0305), remitted monthly to the Duval County Tax Collector. Duval County has NO collection agreement with any platform — the owner must register, collect, and remit even for Airbnb/Vrbo bookings. Monthly returns are mandatory even with zero tax collected. In December 2025 the TDC voted to pursue Voluntary Collection Agreements with STR platforms; none was in place as of February 2026. | 6% | host |
What will guests pay on a Jacksonville stay?
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Jacksonville occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida state sales and use tax (transient rental tax + Duval County discretionary sales surtax) (7.5%)· collection varies | $33.75 |
| Duval County Convention/Tourist Development Tax (TDT) (6%)· host remits | $27.00 |
| Total tax (13.5%) | $60.75 |
| Guest pays | $510.75 |
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 Jacksonville and your booking platform.