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Changes to Tourist Development Tax Filing for Alachua County Hosts

Original title: https://alachua.county-taxes.com/tourist

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The Frame

What this does

Short-term rental hosts in Alachua County who use Airbnb or VRBO exclusively are relieved of the monthly requirement to file and tourist taxes directly to the county government.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Short-term rental hosts

Hosts are no longer required to file monthly tax returns if they exclusively use Airbnb or VRBO.

Alachua County Tax Collector

The agency is transitioning to a model where major platforms remit taxes directly, reducing the volume of individual filings they process.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

Starting January 1, 2025, Airbnb and VRBO will automatically collect and pay the Alachua County on behalf of hosts. Hosts who exclusively use these platforms no longer need to file monthly tax returns with the county.

Key Facts

Airbnb and VRBO began collecting and remitting the Tourist Development Tax directly to the Alachua County Tax Collector on January 1, 2025.
Hosts who use only Airbnb or VRBO for bookings are no longer required to file monthly tax returns with the county.
Hosts who use platforms other than Airbnb or VRBO must continue to file and remit taxes for those specific bookings.
Hosts who exclusively use Airbnb or VRBO should contact the Tax Collector's office to deactivate their tourist tax account.
The Alachua County Tax Collector office is available for inquiries Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
The office phone number for tax inquiries is (352) 264-6968.
Technical support for the TouristExpress online filing portal is available at 877-818-4323 or support@govhub.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I still need to file a monthly tax return if I only use Airbnb?

No, as of January 1, 2025, Airbnb collects and s the tax for you, so you no longer need to file a monthly return for those stays.

What if I book stays through my own website as well as Airbnb?

You must continue to file and taxes for any stays booked outside of Airbnb or VRBO.

What should I do with my county tourist tax account if I only use Airbnb/VRBO?

You should contact the Alachua County Tax Collector's office to deactivate your account.

Why It Matters

Short-term rental hosts in Alachua County who use Airbnb or VRBO exclusively are relieved of the monthly requirement to file and tourist taxes directly to the county government.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Platform-led Tax Collection

Alachua County has shifted the administrative burden of tax collection for short-term rentals to the platforms themselves, likely to increase compliance and efficiency.

Airbnb VRBO Alachua County Tax Collector

Connected Entities

organizationAlachua County Tax Collector“The government office responsible for collecting tourist taxes.”Map →

organizationAirbnb“Platform now handling tax collection and remittance.”Map →

organizationVRBO“Platform now handling tax collection and remittance.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

alachua.county-taxes.com

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