rental property owners need to file State tax in FLorida?

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April 15, 2026
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I would like to know if I am required to file state tax in Florida if I have a rental property in Florida

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AmyC

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Let me clarify the differences. A rental property may have a sales and use tax but you as a person do not file a state tax. Florida treats the "license to use real property" as a taxable transaction in certain cases:

Short-Term Rentals (6 months or less): If you rent your property for stays of six months or less (e.g., Airbnb, VRBO), you must register with the Florida Department of Revenue. You are required to collect and remit:
- 6% State Sales Tax
- Discretionary Sales Surtax (varies by county, usually 0.5%–1.5%)
- Tourist Development Tax (often called "Bed Tax," varies by county
Long-Term Rentals (More than 6 months): If you have a bona fide written lease for more than six months, the rent is exempt from Florida sales tax.

See FL department of Revenue for more information along with the county assessor for local taxes.

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