Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Santa Rosa Beach, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Santa Rosa Beach pay roughly 12% 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)6% state sales tax on accommodations rented for six months or less, remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue. Airbnb collects and remits for platform bookings ('Florida Transient Rental Tax: 6% of the listing price including any cleaning fee for reservations 182 nights and shorter'); hosts must still hold a property-specific FL DOR registration (a prerequisite for the county certificate) and remit on direct bookings. | 6% | varies |
| Walton County Discretionary Sales Surtax1% county surtax (in effect since Feb 1, 1995, no expiration per FL DOR DR-15DSS 2026), reported and remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue together with the state sales tax; platforms collect on platform bookings, hosts on direct bookings. | 1% | varies |
| Walton County Tourist Development Tax (South Walton district)5% of the rent charged plus any required non-refundable fees, applying to ZIP codes 32550, 32459 (Santa Rosa Beach), and 32461. Self-administered by the Walton County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller via the waltontdt.munirevs.com portal; the Clerk states the county is NOT contracted with ANY platform (Airbnb/Vrbo included), so hosts must register, collect, and remit TDT themselves. FL DOR DR-15TDT footnote (5) lists the 5% district slightly more broadly: ZIP codes 32459, 32550, 32454, 32461, and the Walton County portion of 32413; North Walton ZIPs pay a lower rate (Clerk site lists 3%; DR-15TDT lists 2%). | 5% | host |
What will guests pay on a Santa Rosa Beach stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Santa Rosa Beach occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida Transient Rental Tax (state sales tax) (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| Walton County Discretionary Sales Surtax (1%)· collection varies | $4.50 |
| Walton County Tourist Development Tax (South Walton district) (5%)· host remits | $22.50 |
| Total tax (12%) | $54.00 |
| Guest pays | $504.00 |
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 Santa Rosa Beach and your booking platform.