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Is Airbnb Legal in Sarasota? 2026 Rules, Permits & Taxes

Airbnb is legal in the City of Sarasota for stays of 7 full days and nights or more, with a $500 city certificate ($350 to renew), a state DBPR license and 13% in sales and tourist taxes.^{1,11,12,13,14,15,18,19}

Source: AirROI Reviewed by Jun Zhou, Founder @ AirROI Updated November 4, 2026

From 23 official sources, 1 Airbnb help page and 1 news report, checked October 17, 2026. Not legal advice.

The short answer

Sarasota Airbnb Rules in Brief

Minimum stay: 7 full days and 7 full nights for every vacation rental in the city limits.
City registration: $500 first year, $350 to renew, with an inspection; owner-occupied homes and condos are exempt.
Occupancy: two guests per bedroom plus two, capped at 10 (single-family) or 12 (multi-family).
Fines run to $1,000 a day, $5,000 a day for repeat violations, and certificates can be suspended up to 360 days.

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At a glance

Sarasota Airbnb Rules at a Glance

Registration required: Yes
Taxes on a stay: 13%
Fine for hosting without a permit: Up to $5,000
Listings showing a permit number: 0%
Next rule change: Jan 1, 2027

Listing figures: AirROI, 12 months to October 2026. A number on a listing doesn't prove the permit or license is valid, and a missing one doesn't prove there is none.

The rules in brief

The rules a Sarasota host meets first, each linked to the ordinance, statute or official page it comes from. Details and exceptions follow below.

Sarasota Airbnb Rules at a Glance
Topic	Rule
Permit	A city registration certificate is required for 1- to 4-family homes^1,12
Who can host	Owner-occupied homes, condos and 30-day rentals are exempt from registration^1,12,18
Where	The zoning code treats stays of a week or less as transient lodging^1,3
Building rules	A condo ban binds only owners who consent or buy later⁹
Minimum stay	Seven full days and seven full nights is the minimum stay^1,12
Guests	Occupancy is two guests per bedroom plus two, capped at 10 or 12¹
Listing display	Listings must show the registration number and maximum occupancy^1,12
Platforms	Airbnb collects state tax, surtax and the county tourist tax^16,21,24
Safety	Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are required¹
Neighbors	A responsible party must be reachable around the clock¹

Your home

Can You Host an Airbnb in Sarasota? It Depends on the Home

Whether you can host in Sarasota turns on whose home it is and whether you live there.

Your own home, rented while you live there and are present

Allowed with conditions

The city's registration does not apply when the home is your permanent residence and you are present throughout the stay; the Florida homestead exemption is conclusive proof. Renting only a room needs no state license, but the seven-night minimum is stated for all vacation rentals in the city.^1,12,18

A house or duplex you own and rent whole, not living there

Allowed with conditions

Allowed with the city certificate of registration ($500, then $350 a year), a state DBPR license, a city business tax receipt and tax registration, for stays of at least 7 nights, with the occupancy limits and an inspection.^1,12,13,18

Your primary home, rented whole while you are away

Allowed with conditions

This is not owner occupied because you are absent, so the full registration applies. Renting all or substantially all of a homesteaded home also ends the homestead exemption until you move back.^1,8

A condo or cooperative unit

Allowed with conditions

The city's registration chapter excludes condominiums and cooperatives, but a whole-unit rental still needs the state license and the tourist and sales taxes, the zoning code treats tenancy of a week or less as transient lodging, and the association's rules can bar rentals.^3,9,12,18

A place you rent as a tenant

Allowed with conditions

The certificate belongs to the property owner. A tenant can apply only as the owner's authorized representative, with a letter of authorization,.¹

Permit

Do You Need a Permit for Airbnb in Sarasota?

Yes. Short-term rental hosts in Sarasota need the vacation rental certificate of registration from the City of Sarasota, Development Services (Vacation Rentals). It costs $730 in the first year ($500 city application plus $230 state license in year one ($50 application, $10 education fee, $170 license); $350 city renewal plus $180 state renewal after that. The city business tax receipt (with a $50 zoning review for a new business) comes on top.) and $530 a year to renew.^{1,11,12,13,14,15,18,19}

Who needs it: Owners of houses, duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes in the city's residential single-family and multi-family zones who rent them to guests more than three times a year for stays under 30 consecutive days while they are not present. Owner-occupied homes, condominiums and cooperatives are exempt from registration, and a state DBPR license is still needed for whole-home rentals.^{1,11,12,13,14,15,18,19}
Issued by: City of Sarasota, Development Services (Vacation Rentals)
Valid for: Each certificate expires on December 31 of the year it is issued, covers one owner and one address, and cannot be transferred. Renewal applications are filed between July 1 and October 1.
On listings: The number must appear on every listing

Fees

Fees
Fee	Amount	When
City initial application (includes the first inspection)Due when the application is submitted; non-refundable. A change of ownership needs a new initial certificate.	$500	one-time
City renewal applicationFiled between July 1 and October 1 each year; the first inspection is included.	$350	annual
City late feeAdded to an initial or renewal application submitted after the deadline.	$200	one-time
City amended certificateNeeded after adding bedrooms or bathrooms, expanding the floor area, raising occupancy or changing the parking layout.	$200	one-time
City first re-inspectionCharged after a failed inspection.	$100	one-time
City second and third re-inspectionCharged for each further failed inspection.	$200	one-time
City business tax receipt: zoning review (new business)The annual business tax itself depends on the business category and is quoted by the Local Business Tax Division.	$50	one-time
State DBPR application (new license)Paid on top of the state license fee.	$50	one-time
State DBPR Hospitality Education Program feePaid on new applications and every renewal.	$10	annual
State DBPR license, single rental unitFull-year fee for one unit; the Sarasota County license renews each year on December 1.	$170	annual

Who qualifies

A single-, two-, three- or four-family dwelling in a residential single-family or multi-family zone district; each rental unit gets its own certificate.
An active Florida DBPR vacation rental dwelling license.
A City of Sarasota local business tax receipt for the rental for the current fiscal year.
Proof of arrangements to pay Sarasota County tourist tax and Florida sales and transient rental tax; for tax remitted by Airbnb, a recent earnings report or a notarized statement is accepted.
A passed city inspection covering smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, a fire extinguisher on each floor, pool safety and the posted guest information.
No unpaid fines or penalties on the property from earlier code violations.
The owner (or an authorized representative with a letter of authorization) applies; the certificate belongs to one owner and one address.

How to apply

Hold a Florida DBPR vacation rental dwelling license and a City of Sarasota local business tax receipt (email LocalBusinessTax@SarasotaFL.gov with the DBPR license).
Gather proof of ownership (deed or tax bill), an exterior site sketch with numbered parking spaces, an interior sketch of each floor, a sample rental agreement or Airbnb house rules, the designation-of-responsible-party form, the declaration of owner and evidence of tax arrangements.
Apply in the city's online registration portal and pay the $500 fee when submitting; applications are not reviewed until the fee is paid.
Supply any missing items within 20 calendar days or the application is treated as withdrawn.
After approval, book the city inspection within 30 days; the certificate is issued once the unit passes.
Show the certificate number and the maximum occupancy in every listing.

Applications go through the City of Sarasota, Development Services (Vacation Rentals) application portal .

Permit rules

A city registration certificate is required for 1- to 4-family homes: A house, duplex, triplex or quadplex in a residential single-family or multi-family zone needs a City of Sarasota vacation rental certificate of registration before it is advertised or rented. Each rental unit needs its own certificate. Registration has applied on the barrier islands since June 1, 2022 and on the mainland since January 1, 2025.^1,12 Applies to: single-, two-, three- and four-family dwellings in residential zones · In force since January 1, 2025
A state DBPR license is part of the city application: Whole-home rentals need a Florida DBPR vacation rental license, and the city requires a copy of the active license with every initial and renewal application.^1,18
A City of Sarasota business tax receipt is required: The application must include the receipt showing the City of Sarasota local business tax has been paid for the current fiscal year, and city staff confirm it again at renewal. Certificates run October 1 to September 30 and new businesses pay a $50 zoning review.^1,15
Proof of tax arrangements is part of the application: Applicants show that they have arranged to pay Sarasota County tourist tax and Florida sales and transient rental tax. Where Airbnb remits the tax, the city accepts a recent platform earnings report or a notarized statement.^1,14
Listings must show the registration number and maximum occupancy: Every advertisement, including online listings, must display the city registration number and the maximum occupancy, and must follow the seven-night minimum. Advertising above the occupancy limit is itself a violation.^1,12
Certificates expire each December 31 and renew July 1 to October 1: Every certificate expires on December 31. Renewal applications are filed between July 1 and October 1; filing later adds a $200 late fee.^1,12,13
A sale needs a new certificate within 15 days: A certificate cannot be transferred. A buyer applies for a new initial certificate within 15 days of the sale, or the old certificate becomes void on the 16th day, and the new owner's rental is inspected again.¹ Applies to: buyers of registered rentals
Airbnb collects state tax, surtax and the county tourist tax: On Airbnb bookings of 182 nights or fewer, Airbnb collects and remits the 6% Florida sales tax, the 1% county surtax and the 6% Sarasota County tourist development tax. Bookings taken outside Airbnb are the host's to collect and remit.^16,21,24 Applies to: Airbnb bookings

Who can host

Who Can Host an Airbnb in Sarasota, and Where

Florida state law applies on top of Sarasota's own rules: the Florida short-term rental regulations page covers the state license and what cities and counties can and can't regulate.

Owner-occupied homes, condos and 30-day rentals are exempt from registration: The city's registration rules do not apply to owner-occupied rentals, condominiums, cooperatives, or rentals of 30 consecutive days or more. A state license can still apply to a whole condo unit.^1,12,18 Applies to: owner-occupied homes, condominiums, cooperatives, 30-day-plus rentals
Owner occupied means the owner's permanent home and presence throughout the stay: A rental counts as owner occupied only if it is the owner's primary and permanent residence and the owner is present throughout the guest stay, overnight included. Receiving the Florida homestead exemption is conclusive proof; otherwise city staff decide.¹ Applies to: hosts claiming the owner-occupied exemption
The zoning code treats stays of a week or less as transient lodging: The zoning code defines household living as tenancy longer than one week and calls shorter tenancies a form of transient lodging rather than residential use; condominiums are included in that household living category. The city cites this definition for its seven-night minimum.^1,3 Applies to: residential zones, condominiums included
The registration chapter does not ban rentals or set night caps: The chapter states that it does not prohibit vacation rentals and does not regulate the frequency or duration of guest stays. Florida law bars cities from banning vacation rentals or regulating duration or frequency, except under local rules adopted on or before June 1, 2011.^1,4 In force since June 1, 2011
A condo ban binds only owners who consent or buy later: A condominium amendment that bans renting or limits the rental term applies only to owners who consent and owners who buy after it takes effect. Check the declaration that applied when you bought.⁹ Applies to: condominium units
An HOA can limit rentals under six months: A homeowners' association may amend its documents to prohibit or regulate rentals for terms under 6 months and to bar renting more than three times a year; those changes bind all parcel owners.¹⁰ Applies to: parcels in homeowners' associations

Operating rules

Operating Rules for Sarasota Short-Term Rentals

Seven full days and seven full nights is the minimum stay: Every vacation rental in the city limits must be rented for at least 7 full days and 7 full nights, so shorter bookings such as a weekend are not allowed. Listings must follow the same minimum.^1,12
Occupancy is two guests per bedroom plus two, capped at 10 or 12: Maximum occupancy is two people per bedroom plus two more per property, up to 10 people in single-family zones and 12 in multi-family zones. Children under 6 do not count, and occupants are counted between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.¹
Mainland rentals operating in 2024 keep a higher cap through 2026: Mainland rentals lawfully operating on February 5, 2024 may have up to 14 occupants during 2026 (16 during 2025). From January 1, 2027 the standard two-per-bedroom-plus-two formula, capped at 10 or 12, applies to them. The allowance also ends after two adjudicated violations or a sale.¹ Applies to: mainland rentals operating on 2024-02-05 · Takes effect January 1, 2027
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are required: Smoke alarms are required in each sleeping room, outside each sleeping area and on each additional story. Carbon monoxide alarms go within 10 feet of each sleeping room where there is a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage. Systems are hard-wired or use sealed ten-year batteries.¹
A 2A:10B:C fire extinguisher is required on each floor: Each floor level needs a portable multi-purpose dry chemical 2A:10B:C extinguisher, installed, inspected and maintained to NFPA 10.¹
Pools and spas must meet the Florida Building Code: Rentals with an in-ground, above-ground, indoor or outdoor pool, or a spa, must comply with the pool safety chapter of the Florida Building Code, Residential.¹ Applies to: rentals with a pool, spa or hot tub
The city inspects before issuing or renewing a certificate: Each rental is inspected before an initial or renewed certificate is issued. The first inspection is included in the application fee, re-inspections cost $100 and then $200, and the responsible party must book the inspection within 30 days after approval.^1,13
A responsible party must be reachable around the clock: Each rental needs one or two designated responsible parties reachable 24 hours a day who act within one hour of notice from the city, or as soon after as reasonably possible, and come to the property when called. A management company may serve if it names one or two individuals.¹
Guest vehicles park on the property: All guests' vehicles must be parked in a driveway or parking area on the premises, and the number of vehicles allowed is set by the on-site spaces counted from the parking sketch and posted for guests.¹
Quiet-hours notice and safety information must be posted: A good-neighbor notice, a statement that sound audible beyond the property line is regulated by the city sound ordinance, the nearest hospital, trash days, the responsible party and a hurricane evacuation map showing public shelters must be posted inside the rental or provided in a welcome binder.¹
Renting a homestead can end the homestead exemption: Renting all or substantially all of a home previously claimed as homestead counts as abandoning the homestead until the owner lives there again. The Sarasota County Tax Collector warns hosts to check with the Property Appraiser first.^8,16 Applies to: homestead-exempt owners renting the whole home

Taxes

How Much Are Airbnb Taxes in Sarasota?

13% on the nightly price and cleaning fee: 6% state sales tax, 1% county surtax and 6% county tourist tax; the City of Sarasota adds no lodging tax.

13% in all

How the 13% on a Sarasota stay splits between the taxes in the table below

Median nightly rate, booked nights: $250
Taxes on that night (13%): $33
Guest pays, before Airbnb and cleaning fees: $283

How Much Are Airbnb Taxes in Sarasota?
Tax	Rate	Collected by
Florida state sales tax on transient rentals 6% of the rent, including cleaning and other required charges, on stays of six months or less	6%^7,22,24	Airbnb
Sarasota County discretionary sales surtax 1% of the rent, reported with the state tax; the county surtax runs to December 31, 2039	1%^16,21,24	Airbnb
Sarasota County tourist development tax 6% of the rent and fees included in it, such as cleaning, pet and utility fees	6%^16,17,20,24	Airbnb

Total on a stay 13% · All by Airbnb

At Sarasota's median booked rate of $250 a night, the taxes collected on a booking come to about $33 a night.

Rates for every Florida county, with which ones Airbnb collects, are on the Florida short-term rental regulations page.

What the host still handles

Florida DBPR vacation rental license for whole-home rentals, renewed each year (December 1 in the Sarasota district).
Florida Department of Revenue: register to collect, report and remit sales tax on transient rentals.
Sarasota County Tax Collector tourist tax account for any booking Airbnb does not handle (direct bookings and other websites); returns are due by the 20th of the following month.
City of Sarasota local business tax receipt, renewed each year by September 30.
City of Sarasota vacation rental certificate of registration, renewed each year.^{7,16,17,20,21,22,24}

Fines

How to Avoid Airbnb Fines in Sarasota

Fines in Sarasota fall on hosting without the approvals described above, or outside the rules. With them in hand and the rules followed, none of the fines below apply.

The city's code compliance magistrate can fine a violator up to $1,000 per violation and $1,000 per day for a continuing violation, and a repeat violator up to $5,000 per violation and $5,000 per day. Each day of a violation counts separately.^1,2
Renting or advertising without a current certificate, exceeding the maximum occupancy, leaving out the required guest information, or giving false application information are each listed as violations. A repeat violation within one year goes to a hearing and cannot be settled by paying a fine first.^1,12
A special magistrate may suspend the certificate: none for a first violation, then 30, 60 and 90 days for the second, third and fourth, and 30 more days for each further violation up to 360 days. Hosting guests during a suspension is a separate violation.¹
Fines can be recorded as a lien on the violator's property, and a new or renewed certificate is not issued while earlier fines or penalties remain unpaid.^1,2
Operating a vacation rental without a Florida DBPR license is a second-degree misdemeanor, and DBPR can fine a licensee up to $1,000 per offense.^5,6
Late Sarasota County tourist tax returns lose the collection allowance and carry a penalty of 10% of the tax due, with a $50 minimum, for each delinquent month plus interest.¹⁷

Changes

What's Changed in Sarasota's Airbnb Rules, and What's Next

One change is scheduled after November 4, 2026; the most recent rules are listed first.

January 1, 2027 Upcoming
Higher occupancy allowance ends for mainland rentals
Mainland rentals lawfully operating on February 5, 2024 lose the temporary 14-person cap and move to two people per bedroom plus two, capped at 10 (single-family zones) or 12 (multi-family zones).¹
March 2, 2026
Commission backs bringing the Downtown Neighborhood zone under the rules (planned)
Local news reports that on March 2, 2026 the City Commission unanimously approved a motion to extend the vacation rental rules to the Downtown Neighborhood zone district (Gillespie Park and Park East), which the 2024 expansion left out, and asked staff to study a tiered fee and revocation for repeat violators. No ordinance making the change was found: the code (version of July 29, 2026) and the city's registration page still cover residential single-family and multi-family zones only.^12,25
October 6, 2025
Ordinance 25-5560 tightens the vacation rental rules
The amendments added homestead proof for owner-occupied claims, an evacuation-route map in the rental, online listings in the definition of advertising, non-refundable fees and a duty to report a change of responsible party within 15 days.¹
October 1, 2025
New registration portal and fee due at submission
Applications are made in a new online portal, and the city does not review an initial, renewal or amendment application until the fee is paid.¹²
July 1, 2025
State definition changes to stays of less than 30 consecutive days
Florida's definition of a transient public lodging establishment, which the city code adopts, now covers rentals of less than 30 consecutive days.^1,11,23
January 1, 2025
Mainland rentals must hold a certificate
Operating a mainland vacation rental without a certificate of registration became a violation after this date, with each day counted separately.¹
February 5, 2024
Registration extended from the barrier islands to the whole city
The City Commission adopted Ordinance 24-5506, extending the vacation rental chapter from the Coastal Islands Overlay District to residential zones across the city. Mainland owners could apply from July 1, 2024.¹

Earnings

What Could a Sarasota Short-Term Rental Earn?

The rules shape the numbers: a registration that costs $730 in the first year, a maximum of 10 guests and taxes of 13% that Airbnb adds to guests' bills. For a specific address, the Airbnb calculator estimates revenue, occupancy and nightly rate from comparable listings, so you can test the numbers before applying.

Estimate what a Sarasota home could earn

FAQ

Sarasota Airbnb Rules: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airbnb legal in Sarasota?

Yes. The City of Sarasota regulates vacation rentals through registration rather than a ban, and requires stays of at least 7 full days and 7 full nights. Whole-home rentals also need a state DBPR license.^1,12,18

Do I need a permit for Airbnb in Sarasota?

Yes, for a house, duplex, triplex or quadplex in a residential zone: a City of Sarasota vacation rental certificate of registration, a state DBPR license and a city business tax receipt. Owner-occupied homes, condominiums and cooperatives are exempt from the city registration.^1,12,18

How much does the Sarasota vacation rental registration cost?

The city charges $500 for the initial certificate and $350 a year to renew, plus $200 if the application is late. The state DBPR license adds $230 in the first year and $180 to renew.^1,13,19

What is the minimum stay for a Sarasota Airbnb?

Seven full days and seven full nights for every vacation rental in the city limits, so weekend bookings are not allowed. Listings must follow the same minimum.^1,12

Can I rent a home I don't live in?

Yes, if it is a house, duplex, triplex or quadplex in a residential zone and you hold the city certificate and the state license, with stays of 7 nights or more. Occupancy is two guests per bedroom plus two, up to 10 in single-family zones and 12 in multi-family zones.^1,12

Do I need to register if I rent a room in my own home?

Not with the city if the home is your permanent residence and you are present throughout the stay; the Florida homestead exemption is conclusive proof. DBPR does not license room-only rentals, though local rules can still apply.^1,12,18

Do condos need the Sarasota registration?

No, the city's registration does not apply to condominiums and cooperatives. A whole condo unit still needs the state license and taxes, and the association's rules and the zoning code's one-week definition can limit short stays.^3,9,12

Does Airbnb collect hotel tax in Sarasota?

Yes. Airbnb collects and remits the 6% state sales tax, the 1% county surtax and the 6% Sarasota County tourist development tax on its bookings. Bookings made outside Airbnb are the host's to collect and remit.^16,24

What is the total tax on a Sarasota short stay?

13% of the rent and fees included in it: 6% state sales tax, 1% county surtax and 6% county tourist tax. The City of Sarasota adds no lodging tax of its own.^7,16,21

What is the fine for renting without a certificate?

The city's special magistrate can fine up to $1,000 per violation and $1,000 per day, and up to $5,000 a day for a repeat violation. Each day counts separately, and certificates can be suspended for 30 to 360 days after a second violation.^1,2

When do I renew the Sarasota certificate?

Certificates expire every December 31, and the renewal application is filed between July 1 and October 1. Filing later adds a $200 late fee.^1,12,13

Do I need a City of Sarasota business tax receipt?

Yes. The registration application requires a receipt showing the city's local business tax has been paid for the current fiscal year, and certificates run October 1 to September 30. New businesses pay a $50 zoning review.^1,15

How many Sarasota Airbnbs are registered?

In AirROI's listing data, 0% of the 3,610 Sarasota Airbnb listings active in the 12 months to October 2026 displayed a permit, license or registration number. A number on a listing shows the host entered one; it doesn't confirm the permit is valid.

How much does an Airbnb make in Sarasota?

The average Sarasota listing earned $43,500 in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI, averaged across every active listing including those booked for only part of the year. The Sarasota Airbnb market report breaks it down by month, property size and neighborhood.

Method

How These Rules Were Checked

Each rule on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official source cited beside it: the ordinance or statute, the permit office's own pages and the tax authority. Airbnb's help pages are cited on their own only for what Airbnb itself does, such as the taxes it collects and the permit checks it runs, and otherwise only beside an official source; news reports only for when a change was announced. Rules that could not be confirmed on an official page are left out. The City of Sarasota website and Municode block scripts, so their pages were read in a browser, and the city's fee schedule and application PDFs were downloaded and read as text.

Rules change with council votes, court rulings and new state laws, so the page is rechecked every three months and whenever a scheduled change takes effect. It summarizes the rules for information and is not legal advice; the local authority has the final word on any application.

Listing figures come from AirROI's tracking of 3,610 active Sarasota Airbnb listings over the 12 months to October 2026.

Sources

Each rule above links to the source it comes from. Official ordinances, statutes and government pages come first, then Airbnb's own help pages.

1. Code of Ordinances, Chapter 34.5, Vacation Rentals (Municode, code version 2026-07-29) · City of Sarasota
2. Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2-315, Code compliance system: penalties · City of Sarasota
3. Zoning Code, Sec. II-304, Use categories (household living) · City of Sarasota
4. Florida Statutes s. 509.032 (Duties; preemption of vacation rental regulation) · The Florida Legislature
5. Florida Statutes s. 509.241 (Licenses required) · The Florida Legislature
6. Florida Statutes s. 509.261 (Revocation or suspension of licenses; fines) · The Florida Legislature
7. Florida Statutes s. 212.03 (Transient rentals tax) · The Florida Legislature
8. Florida Statutes s. 196.061 (Rental of homestead to constitute abandonment) · The Florida Legislature
9. Florida Statutes s. 718.110 (Amendment of declaration) · The Florida Legislature
10. Florida Statutes s. 720.306 (Meetings of members; voting and election; amendments) · The Florida Legislature
11. Florida Statutes s. 509.013 (Definitions) · The Florida Legislature
12. Vacation Rental Registration and Compliance · City of Sarasota, Development Services
13. Vacation Rental Certificate of Registration Fee Schedule (Rev. 05/25) · City of Sarasota, Development Services
14. Initial Application Form and Packet, Vacation Rental Certificate of Registration (Rev. 09.25) · City of Sarasota, Development Services
15. Local Business Tax · City of Sarasota, Development Services
16. Tourist Development Tax Overview · Sarasota County Tax Collector
17. Tourist Development Tax: New Accounts Start Here · Sarasota County Tax Collector
18. Vacation Rentals and Timeshare Projects: licensing guide · Florida DBPR, Division of Hotels and Restaurants
19. Lodging license fees · Florida DBPR, Division of Hotels and Restaurants
20. Local Option Transient Rental Tax Rates (DR-15TDT, R. 03/25) · Florida Department of Revenue
21. Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (DR-15DSS, R. 11/25) · Florida Department of Revenue
22. Tax Information for Hotels, Motels, and Other Transient Accommodations (GT-800034, R. 10/25) · Florida Department of Revenue
23. SB 606 (2025) bill summary · The Florida Senate, Regulated Industries Committee
24. Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Florida · Airbnb Help Center
25. Vacation rental rules expand to downtown neighborhood zone district · Your Observer