Cross-referenced against 4 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
The City of West Palm Beach requires all vacation rentals to obtain a local Business Tax Receipt and register with the Finance Department. While the city does not levy its own occupancy tax, hosts must collect and remit 6% Palm Beach County Tourist Development Tax and 6% Florida State Sales Tax.
To host an Airbnb in West Palm Beach, you must first get licensed by the state of Florida and set up a tax account with Palm Beach County. Once you have those, you need to apply for a Business Tax Receipt from the City of West Palm Beach. You are required to include your city registration number on any online listing. Be aware that safety inspections for fire and life safety codes are part of the local requirements.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes 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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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