Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Key West, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Key West pay roughly 12.5% 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 transient rental (sales) taxState sales tax on rentals of 182 nights or less, remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit it for platform bookings; hosts must register with FL DOR and remit for direct bookings. | 6% | platform |
| Monroe County discretionary sales surtaxLocal option surtax remitted with the state sales tax to FL DOR (Monroe County Tax Collector describes the combined state remittance as 7.5%). Platforms collect for platform bookings; hosts remit on direct bookings. | 1.5% | platform |
| Monroe County tourist development taxSelf-administered by the Monroe County Tax Collector. The Tax Collector states it has no agreement with Airbnb, Vrbo or other platforms and that platforms do not remit this tax — the homeowner must register and remit it directly. | 5% | host |
What will guests pay on a Key West stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Key West occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida transient rental (sales) tax (6%)· usually collected by platform | $27.00 |
| Monroe County discretionary sales surtax (1.5%)· usually collected by platform | $6.75 |
| Monroe County tourist development tax (5%)· host remits | $22.50 |
| Total tax (12.5%) | $56.25 |
| Guest pays | $506.25 |
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 Key West and your booking platform.