Nassau County Tourist Development Tax (Bed Tax) Guide

The Frame

What this does

Property owners who rent out accommodations for six months or less are legally responsible for collecting and remitting a 5% tax to the county, and failure to do so results in mandatory penalties and interest.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Short-term rental property owners

Owners are responsible for collecting, reporting, and remitting the 5% tax on all transient accommodations.

Rental agents

Agents may submit consolidated returns for clients, but the property owner remains legally liable for any unpaid taxes.

Transient renters

Renters pay the tax as part of the total cost of their accommodation.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

Nassau County requires property owners to collect and pay a 5% '' on all short-term rentals of six months or less. Owners are responsible for registering their rental units, filing monthly tax returns, and remitting payments, even if no rentals occurred during the period.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay the tax if I use Airbnb or VRBO?

Yes. These platforms do not currently remit the Nassau County Tourist Development Tax for you; you are responsible for collecting and paying it.

What happens if I don't rent my property for a month?

You are still required to submit a return for that month, even if no taxes were collected.

Are cleaning and pet fees taxable?

Yes, any mandatory fees charged to rent the property are subject to the 5% tax.

How do I report someone who isn't paying their taxes?

You can report suspected tax evasion anonymously by emailing tips@nassautaxes.com or calling the Tourist Tax Department at 904-491-7420.

Why It Matters

Property owners who rent out accommodations for six months or less are legally responsible for collecting and remitting a 5% tax to the county, and failure to do so results in mandatory penalties and interest.

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Platform Responsibility

The county explicitly states that online rental platforms do not remit the tax, placing the full compliance burden on the individual property owner.

Nassau County

Connected Entities

personJohn M. Drew“Nassau County Tax Collector.”Map →

locationCity of Fernandina Beach“Local municipality requiring specific rental permits.”Map →

otherNassau County Ordinance 88-31“Original ordinance establishing the tax.”Map →

organizationFlorida Department of Revenue“State agency overseeing sales tax and exemptions.”Map →

otherNassau County Ordinance 2018-16“Ordinance setting the current 5% tax rate.”Map →

locationNassau County“The local government jurisdiction collecting the tax.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.nassautaxes.com

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