Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Sarasota, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Sarasota 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 state sales tax on transient rentals6% state sales tax applies to rental charges for periods of six months or less (F.S. 212.03), remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue. Major platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) collect and remit for bookings made through them; hosts must register and remit for direct bookings. | 6% | varies |
| Sarasota County discretionary sales surtax1% county surtax (in effect Sep 1, 1989 through Dec 31, 2039 per FL DOR Form DR-15DSS), reported and remitted to the Florida Department of Revenue together with state sales tax; platforms collect for platform bookings. Total state + county sales tax in Sarasota County is 7%. | 1% | varies |
| Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax6% county 'bed tax' on rentals of six months or less, self-administered by the Sarasota County Tax Collector. Airbnb (since 5/1/2017) and HomeAway/Vrbo (since 4/1/2019) collect and remit on hosts' behalf for bookings made only through those sites; hosts renting on other channels or their own website must register with the Tax Collector and remit directly. | 6% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Sarasota stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Sarasota occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida state sales tax on transient rentals (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| Sarasota County discretionary sales surtax (1%)· collection varies | $4.50 |
| Sarasota 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 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Sarasota and your booking platform.