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Sea Ranch Lakes
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Sea Ranch Lakes, Florida. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

What you need to do in Sea Ranch Lakes

From the linked source
  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Sea Ranch Lakes allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Sea Ranch Lakes requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Register for your Florida sales tax account

    Sales tax and any discretionary sales surtax on transient rentals are always reported and paid to the Florida Department of Revenue (Form DR-15), so you need a Department sales tax account. Confirm registration and any county tourist tax account before renting.

    State source

  4. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 6% Broward County occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  5. To do
    File your returns

    Filing frequency varies by tax liability. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

The published guide for Sea Ranch Lakes lists 6% county occupancy tax. The state table lists a 6% Florida state sales tax in addition. County discretionary sales surtax and local transient rental taxes may apply in addition. State registration applies even when a platform collects the tax: Florida sales tax account. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

County tax
6%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
12%
License
Not available
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Broward County: Recorded exemptions

Applies to the rental or lease of living, sleeping, or housekeeping accommodations for a term of six months or less; the local tax is in addition to the 6% state sales tax and any applicable discretionary sales surtax (FL DOR DR-15TDT, R. 10/26).

Broward County: Recorded remittance instructions

Broward County Tax Collector / Records Taxes & Treasury : TouristExpress (new URL eff. 6/1/2026: https://browardtourist.county-taxes.com/tourist)

Broward County: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency varies by tax liability.

Broward County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Source for these notes: broward.org: touristdevelopmenttaxes

Platform tax collection guidance for Sea Ranch Lakes

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsPlatform collects
VrboPlatform collectsPlatform collects
Booking.comPlatform collectsPlatform collects
DirectYou collect and remitYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 6% county tax

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File your returns. Filing frequency varies by tax liability. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

  • Florida sales tax account

    Sales tax and any discretionary sales surtax on transient rentals are always reported and paid to the Florida Department of Revenue (Form DR-15), so you need a Department sales tax account. Confirm registration and any county tourist tax account before renting.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Broward County occupancy tax6%
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Florida state sales tax6%
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Florida sales tax accountState requirement
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Sea Ranch Lakes STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Sea Ranch Lakes occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Sea Ranch Lakes?

The licensing requirement for Sea Ranch Lakes is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

File your returns. Filing frequency varies by tax liability. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.