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Monroe County (Florida Keys), FL: short-term rental tax and permit guide
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | 5% Tourist Development Tax (Monroe County Tax Collector). Plus 7.5% state sales tax + surtax. Taxable charges include cleaning, pet, traveler-service, processing and resort fees; credit-card fees are not deductible. (Monroe County Tourist Development Tax) |
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| Does Airbnb collect it? | No, not the county tax. The Tax Collector says it has no agreement with Airbnb or Vrbo, so platforms do not remit the TDT. Monroe is not on Airbnb’s or Vrbo’s Florida TDT lists. Both platforms do collect the state sales tax and surtax. |
| Who files | The owner, or a rental company/property manager under the county’s Owner/Agent Agreement (consolidated returns allowed). |
| How often / due | Monthly; delinquent after the 20th of the following month. |
| Zero returns? | Yes, $0 returns are required. |
| Late penalty | 10% per month, $50 minimum, up to 50%, plus variable interest. Among the harshest in Florida. |
| Registration / permit | A local Business Tax Receipt is required for all rentals, plus the state DBPR vacation rental license. County vacation-rental permit rules apply in unincorporated areas (fees not yet confirmed by us); Key West has its own licensing. |
| Other fees / rules | Filing online through Tourist Express keeps 2.5% of the first $1,200 of tax (max $30) when on time. The Tax Collector runs an audit and enforcement desk and a fraudulent-rental hotline (1-855-422-4540). |
| Where to file | Monroe County Tax Collector, TDT |
Common mistakes
- Assuming Airbnb pays the Keys tourist tax.
- Leaving cleaning or resort fees out of taxable rent.
- Missing $0 months, which still draw the $50 minimum penalty.
Facts gathered from the official sources linked above as of Oct 26, 2026. Items marked “not yet confirmed” are being verified before we accept clients in this county.
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