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Perry
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Perry

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

    The record has no finding on whether Perry 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 Perry 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 5% Taylor County occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. 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. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Perry lists 5% 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
5%
State tax
6%
Total for a direct booking
11%
License
Not available
Local filing
Platform collects

Tax details

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

Taylor 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).

Taylor County: Recorded remittance instructions

Taylor County Tax Collector (taylorcountytaxcollector.com); portal taylor.floridatax.us; (850) 838-3580

Taylor County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Source for these notes: taylorcountytaxcollector.com: tourist development

Platform tax collection guidance for Perry

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 5% county tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

  • 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
Taylor County occupancy tax5%Source linked
Florida state sales tax6%Source linked
Florida sales tax accountState requirementSource linked
Licensing recordNot available
Source link unavailable
No link
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Perry STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Perry occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Perry?

The licensing requirement for Perry 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?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.