Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in St. Augustine, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in St. Augustine pay roughly 11.5% 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 Tax (state sales tax)6% state sales tax on rentals of 182 nights or shorter. Airbnb collects and remits statewide; hosts taking direct bookings must register with the Florida Department of Revenue and remit themselves. | 6% | varies |
| St. Johns County Discretionary Sales Surtax0.5% county surtax (FL DOR DR-15DSS, calendar year 2026; effective Jan 1, 2016, expires Dec 31, 2035), remitted with state sales tax. Collected by Airbnb on platform bookings; host-remitted for direct bookings. | 0.5% | varies |
| St. Johns County Tourist Development Tax5% bed tax on stays of six months or less, per county Ordinance 2021-43 effective October 1, 2021. Platforms (Airbnb/Vrbo) do NOT collect it for St. Johns County; owners/agents must register with the St. Johns County Tax Collector and remit monthly (returns due 1st, delinquent after the 20th). A 2.5% collection allowance (max $30) applies to timely correct filings. | 5% | host |
What will guests pay on a St. Augustine stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
St. Augustine occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida Transient Rental Tax (state sales tax) (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| St. Johns County Discretionary Sales Surtax (0.5%)· collection varies | $2.25 |
| St. Johns County Tourist Development Tax (5%)· host remits | $22.50 |
| Total tax (11.5%) | $51.75 |
| Guest pays | $501.75 |
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 St. Augustine and your booking platform.