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St. Augustine: short-term rental tax and permits
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | 5% St. Johns TDT plus state sales tax and surtax |
|---|---|
| Does Airbnb collect it? | No. St. Johns is not on Airbnb's or Vrbo's lists; owners file monthly with the Tax Collector. |
| City rules | Annual City registration via the permit portal with site and floor plans, a bedroom-based fee and an annual life-safety inspection. Minimum stays depend on zoning: weekly in RS-1/RS-2, monthly in HP-1, nightly elsewhere. City and county Local Business Tax Receipts. Fee amounts: confirm with city. |
| Penalty | 10% per 30 days, $50 minimum, up to 50%. |
Common mistakes
- Renting nightly in a weekly-minimum zone.
- Getting the city receipt but not the county one.
County-level detail: St. Johns County guide · Florida hub
Related guides
Sources
- City of St. Augustine, Short Term Rentals (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- St. Johns Tax Collector, TDT (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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