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Gulf County, FL: vacation rental tax and permit guide
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | 5% Gulf County Tourist Development Tax, collected by the county (DOR DR-15TDT), plus Florida 6% state sales tax and the county surtax, filed with Florida DOR. |
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| Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect it? | No. Gulf is not on Airbnb's Florida county list (Help 2301), so the owner files. Vrbo does not list Gulf, so Vrbo bookings are yours to file. Both collect the state sales tax and surtax. Direct bookings are always yours. |
| Where to file | Gulf County (MuniRevs / GovOS) |
| How often / due | Monthly; due by the 20th of the following month. Zero returns required. |
| Late penalty | Minimum $50 or 10% of tax due, capped at 50%, plus 11% annual interest from the first delinquent day (county FAQ). |
| Registration / permit | TDT account plus Florida sales tax registration. Gulf also issues a Short Term Rental Business License (see visitgulf.com): fees Confirm with county. |
| Main markets | Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe, Mexico Beach (Gulf side) |
| Good to know | Contact tdctaxes@gulfcountytax.gov or (850) 229-6116. |
Related guides
Sources
- Gulf County MuniRevs FAQ (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Gulf County STR Business License (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Florida DOR Form DR-15TDT (R. 10/26) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Airbnb Help 2301 (Florida) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Vrbo Help: lodging taxes U.S. F–M (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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