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Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key: short-term rental tax and permits
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
Own a rental in Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key? See in two minutes what you owe and whether your platform already pays it. Free, private, no sign-up.
Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | 5% Escambia TDT plus state sales tax and surtax |
|---|---|
| Does Airbnb collect it? | No. Escambia is not on Airbnb's or Vrbo's Florida lists. |
| Filing | Monthly Excise portal return, even with no income; the Clerk sets up your login after you email the registration form. |
| Local | Pensacola Beach sits on Santa Rosa Island Authority leasehold land; any SRIA rental rules: confirm with SRIA. |
Common mistakes
- Not filing in empty winter months.
County-level detail: Escambia County guide · Florida hub
Related guides
Sources
- Escambia Clerk TDT (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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- Free checkTell us the address. We list every lodging tax, permit and deadline, and which ones Airbnb or Vrbo already pay.
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- We file and payEvery return, including $0 months, filed and paid from your account to the county, with each confirmation in your file.
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