Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Tallahassee, FL (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Tallahassee 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 Tax (state sales tax)6% of the listing price including cleaning fees for reservations 182 nights and shorter. Airbnb/Vrbo collect and remit on platform bookings; hosts taking direct bookings must register with the Florida Department of Revenue and remit themselves. | 6% | varies |
| Leon County Discretionary Sales Surtax1% (levied Dec 1, 1989, expires Dec 31, 2039) plus 0.5% (levied Jan 1, 2003, expires Dec 31, 2027). Applies to transient rentals on top of the 6% state rate; platforms collect on their bookings, direct-booking hosts remit with their state sales tax return. | 1.5% | varies |
| Leon County Tourist Development Tax5% on accommodations rented for six months or less, remitted to the Leon County Tax Collector. Leon County has collection agreements with Airbnb, HomeAway/Vrbo, and TripAdvisor, which remit on hosts' behalf; hosts booking through other channels must register with the Leon County Tax Collector and remit directly. | 5% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Tallahassee stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Tallahassee occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Florida Transient Rental Tax (state sales tax) (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| Leon County Discretionary Sales Surtax (1.5%)· collection varies | $6.75 |
| Leon County Tourist Development Tax (5%)· collection varies | $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 Tallahassee and your booking platform.