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Collier County, FL: vacation rental tax and permit guide
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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| Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect it? | Yes for Airbnb bookings (Airbnb Help 2301 lists Collier). Vrbo also lists Collier. Both collect the state sales tax and surtax. Direct bookings are always yours. |
| Where to file | TouristExpress (Collier Tax Collector) |
| How often / due | Due the 1st; late if not received or postmarked by the 20th. A zero return is required for every assigned period. |
| Late penalty | 10% per 30 days or fraction, up to 50%, plus interest. |
| Registration / permit | County TDT account plus state DBPR license. City of Naples effectively bars under-30-day rentals in most residential zones (see Naples guide). |
| Main markets | Naples, Marco Island |
| Good to know | Airbnb and Vrbo both collect Collier TDT on their bookings; direct bookings are yours to file. |
Town guides in Collier County
Related guides
Sources
- Collier Tax Collector, Remittance of Tourist Tax (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Collier Tax Collector, Non-compliance Penalties (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Florida DOR Form DR-15TDT (R. 10/26) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Airbnb Help 2301 (Florida) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Vrbo Help: lodging taxes U.S. F–M (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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