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Short-term rentals in unincorporated Palm Beach County are regulated by the ULDC and require state licensing from DBPR and local registration for TDT and Business Tax Receipts. A 6% Tourist Development Tax applies to all rentals under 6 months.
Score: 10 (restrictive)
To host an Airbnb in unincorporated Palm Beach County, you must first get your state-level licenses from Florida's DBPR and the Department of Revenue. Locally, you need to open a Tourist Development Tax account and get a Business Tax Receipt from the County Tax Collector. While Airbnb collects the 6% local tax for you, you are still required to file monthly reports to the county even if you have $0 in bookings. Make sure your listing doesn't exceed the occupancy limit of 2 people per bedroom plus 2 extra.
Permit Required
Yes
Night Limit
None
Primary Residence
Not Required
Total Tax Rate
0.1%
Permit Fee
$150
Processing Time
2-4 weeks
Disclaimer
Regulatory information is AI-researched for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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