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Lee 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% Lee 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? | Yes for Airbnb bookings (Airbnb Help 2301 lists Lee). Vrbo also lists Lee. Both collect the state sales tax and surtax. Direct bookings are always yours. |
| Where to file | Lee Clerk TDT portal |
| How often / due | Due by the 20th of the month. |
| Late penalty | Minimum $50, up to 50% of tax due, plus daily interest. |
| Registration / permit | Register with the Lee Clerk; Fort Myers Beach adds a town STR registration (see Fort Myers Beach guide). |
| Main markets | Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, Cape Coral |
| Good to know | Taxable base is gross rent plus mandatory fees. The Clerk notes property-management software generally does not remit for you. |
Town guides in Lee County
Related guides
Sources
- Lee Clerk, Tourist Development Tax (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Lee Clerk, pay tourist tax (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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