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Bal Harbour
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Bal Harbour, Florida. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

Rental conditions are recorded in Bal Harbour
3-rentals-per-year frequency cap (likely grandfathered pre-2011 - verify).
Find published guidance for your Bal Harbour address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Bal Harbour.

Source disagreement: | VRC application fee (amount not confirmed); 4% municipal Resort Tax on room rentals (Ord. 411) ⚠ One of few FL munis with grandfathered municipal resort tax (4%); CONFLICT: research city directory says Airbnb collects the resort tax since 3/2017 but the research platform section and warnings table say no platform collects Bal Harbour's 4%; frequency cap legality rests on pre-2011 status - verify

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What you need to do in Bal Harbour

Sources disagree
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    3-rentals-per-year frequency cap (likely grandfathered pre-2011 - verify).

  2. To do
    Get the Bal Harbour short-term rental license or registration

    The record does not state the fee or term. The licensing office lists both.

    Where to apply

  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 confirm
    Find out who collects the 4% Bal Harbour occupancy tax

    Not confirmed per channel. Check each channel's tax settings; on direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  5. To confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 20th of the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

Source disagreement: | VRC application fee (amount not confirmed); 4% municipal Resort Tax on room rentals (Ord. 411) ⚠ One of few FL munis with grandfathered municipal resort tax (4%); CONFLICT: research city directory says Airbnb collects the resort tax since 3/2017 but the research platform section and warnings table say no platform collects Bal Harbour's 4%; frequency cap legality rests on pre-2011 status - verify Confirm the disputed steps with the authority. Source

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What to know.

3-rentals-per-year frequency cap (likely grandfathered pre-2011 - verify). The published guide for Bal Harbour lists 4% local 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. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
4%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
10%
License
Required
Local filing
Not available
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Tax details

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

Bal Harbour: Recorded penalties and interest

10% penalty if resort tax not remitted by the 20th of the month; 2% operator collection commission is lost if late (Bal Harbour Village Resort Tax page, Ord. 411).

Source for these notes: balharbourfl.gov: resort tax registration

Platform tax collection guidance for Bal Harbour

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsCheck
VrboPlatform collectsCheck
Booking.comPlatform collectsCheck
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

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 4% local tax

    Collection details are not available for this tax.

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 20th of the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

  • 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.

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Bal Harbour occupancy tax4%
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Florida state sales tax6%
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Florida sales tax accountState requirement
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Licensing recordRequired
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Bal Harbour STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Bal Harbour occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collection details are not available for this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Bal Harbour?

A license or registration is required.

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?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 20th of the month. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.