Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Osceola County, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Osceola County 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 transient rental (sales) taxState sales tax on rentals of 6 months (182 days) or less, remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit it (with the surtax, 7.5% total) on platform bookings; hosts taking direct bookings must register with the DOR and remit it themselves. | 6% | varies |
| Osceola County discretionary sales surtaxCounty surtax collected together with the state sales tax (7.5% combined to the state). Platforms collect it on platform bookings; hosts remit on direct bookings. | 1.5% | varies |
| Osceola County Tourist Development TaxSelf-administered by the Osceola County Tax Collector. The county is expressly NOT contracted with Airbnb, VRBO, Evolve or any other booking platform, so the owner/agent must collect and remit the 6% TDT directly to the Tax Collector (returns due monthly by the 20th). Total combined lodging tax burden is 13.5%. | 6% | host |
What will guests pay on a Osceola County stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Osceola County occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida transient rental (sales) tax (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| Osceola County discretionary sales surtax (1.5%)· collection varies | $6.75 |
| Osceola County Tourist Development Tax (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 12, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Osceola County and your booking platform.