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Surfside
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Surfside
Short-term rental registration required per rental period, capped at 3 registrations per 12 months. Grandfathered eligibility: single/two/multi-family properties must show resort-tax registration and payment history as of Nov 10, 2011.
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Check published permit and tax guidance for Surfside.

What you need to do in Surfside

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Short-term rental registration required per rental period, capped at 3 registrations per 12 months. Grandfathered eligibility: single/two/multi-family properties must show resort-tax registration and payment history as of Nov 10, 2011.

  2. To do
    Get the Surfside 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 which local taxes apply

    No local occupancy tax rate is published for Surfside. Ask the city or county tax office which taxes apply and who collects them.

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

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What to know.

Short-term rental registration required per rental period, capped at 3 registrations per 12 months. Grandfathered eligibility: single/two/multi-family properties must show resort-tax registration and payment history as of Nov 10, 2011. The local tax rate for Surfside is not available in the published data. 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
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State tax
6%
License
Required
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Surfside: Recorded exemptions

Exempt: the United States, State of Florida, and Town of Surfside; nonprofit religious, educational, or charitable institutions in customary activities; exemptions under ch. 67-930, Laws of Florida §4; transactions under $0.50; written leases for 6+ consecutive months (Town Code Sec. 70-110; Resort Tax Charter).

Surfside: Recorded penalties and interest

10% penalty on original delinquency; additional 10% if unpaid 30 days after first delinquency; 25% for fraud; 1% per month interest on unpaid tax excluding penalties (Town Code Sec. 70-117).

Surfside: Recorded effective date

1992-08-11

Source for these notes: townofsurfsidefl.gov: short term rentals

Platform tax collection guidance for Surfside

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 remitCheck

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.

  • Find local tax information

    Ask the county and local authorities which taxes apply to your property, their rates, and who collects them.

  • 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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Florida state sales tax6%
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Surfside STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Surfside occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Surfside?

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?

Filing frequency is not available in the published data.