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St. Johns County, FL: vacation rental tax and permit guide
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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| Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect it? | No. St. Johns is not on Airbnb's Florida county list (Help 2301), so the owner files. Vrbo does not list St. Johns, so Vrbo bookings are yours to file. Both collect the state sales tax and surtax. Direct bookings are always yours. |
| Where to file | St. Johns County Tax Collector |
| How often / due | Due the 1st, delinquent if not postmarked by the 20th. Zero returns required. |
| Late penalty | 10% per 30 days or fraction, capped at 50%, $50 minimum, plus interest; 2.5% allowance lost. |
| Registration / permit | Register with the Tax Collector (904-209-2250, str@sjctax.us); county Local Business Tax Receipt. City of St. Augustine adds its own registration (see St. Augustine guide). |
| Main markets | St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra |
Town guides in St. Johns County
Related guides
Sources
- St. Johns Tax Collector, TDT (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- St. Johns County, Short Term Vacation Rentals (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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