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Orange County, FL: vacation 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 | 6% Orange County Tourist Development Tax, collected by the county (DOR DR-15TDT), plus Florida 6% state sales tax and the county surtax, filed with Florida DOR. |
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| Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect it? | Yes for Airbnb bookings (Airbnb Help 2301 lists Orange). Vrbo also lists Orange. Both collect the state sales tax and surtax. Direct bookings are always yours. |
| Where to file | Orange County Comptroller Excise portal |
| How often / due | Due the 1st, delinquent if not postmarked by the 20th. Zero returns required. |
| Late penalty | 10% of tax due or $50, whichever is greater, plus interest (rate updated Jan 1 and Jul 1). |
| Registration / permit | TDT account with the Orange County Comptroller (not the Tax Collector). |
| Main markets | Orlando, Disney area |
Related guides
Sources
- Orange County Comptroller, Tourist Development Tax (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Orange Comptroller FAQ (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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