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Manatee County (Anna Maria Island), FL: short-term 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 | 6% Tourist Development Tax, county-collected (Florida DOR DR-15TDT), plus state sales tax and surtax. (Manatee County Tourist Development Tax) |
|---|---|
| Does Airbnb collect it? | No, not the county tax. Manatee is not on Airbnb’s Florida TDT list (Airbnb Help 2301) or Vrbo’s, so the host remits it. Both platforms collect the state sales tax and surtax. |
| Who files | The owner or whoever receives the rent. |
| How often / due | Monthly under the Florida pattern (delinquent after the 20th); confirm with the Manatee Tax Collector. |
| Zero returns? | Florida county TDT accounts generally must file $0 returns; confirm locally. |
| Late penalty | Florida standard: 10% (minimum $50) plus interest. |
| Registration / permit | Holmes Beach and Anna Maria run their own vacation-rental certificate programs (fees not yet confirmed by us). State DBPR license required. |
| Other fees / rules | This is our least-verified Florida guide. We are confirming the portal and due-date wording with official sources before we accept clients here. |
| Where to file | Manatee County Tax Collector (portal link pending verification) |
Common mistakes
- Assuming Airbnb covers Anna Maria Island county tax.
- Missing the city certificate in Holmes Beach or Anna Maria.
Facts gathered from the official sources linked above as of Oct 26, 2026. Items marked “not yet confirmed” are being verified before we accept clients in this county.
Common mistakes
Sources
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