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Loxahatchee Groves
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Loxahatchee Groves

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

    The record has no finding on whether Loxahatchee Groves 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 Loxahatchee Groves 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
    Collect and remit the 6% Palm Beach County occupancy tax yourself

    The record says booking platforms do not collect it, so you add it to every booking, platform and direct, and pay it to the authority.

  5. To do
    File monthly returns

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Loxahatchee Groves 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
You collect and remit
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Tax details

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

Palm Beach 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).

Palm Beach County: Recorded remittance instructions

PBC TDT portal: https://pbctax.publicaccessnow.com/TouristDevelopmentTax.aspx (via pbctax.gov)

Palm Beach County: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Palm Beach County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Source for these notes: pbctax.gov: tourist development tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Loxahatchee Groves

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

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
VrboPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
Booking.comPlatform collectsYou collect and remit
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

    You collect and remit this tax using the linked filing instructions.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

  • 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

How we collect and check this information · Report a problem with this page

FigureValueSourceStatus
Palm Beach 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.

Loxahatchee Groves STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Loxahatchee Groves occupancy taxes?

You collect and remit this tax for Airbnb and direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Loxahatchee Groves?

The licensing requirement for Loxahatchee Groves 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 monthly returns. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.