| The Board of County Commissioners enacted
the Lake County Tourist Development Tax into law in 1984.
The Tourist Development Tax is levied on all short-term rentals
of accommodations. Short-term is defined as any rental less
than 180 days. Florida Statutes Chapter 212 governs the application
of this tax.
The Lake County Tourist Development tax was 2% from 1984
until March 31, 2003, at which time the Lake County Board
of County Commissioners passed County Ordinance 2003-3 increasing
the tax to 4%. The Tourist Development Tax is in addition
to the 6% Sales Tax and 1% Local Option Sales Tax.
Lake County Tourist Development Tax is remitted to the Lake
County Tax Collector on a monthly or quarterly basis. To register
to collect the tax, complete the Registration
for Lake County Tourist Development Tax form
and return to Lake County Tax Collector, PO Box 327, Tavares
FL 32778-0327, Attn: Tourist Development Tax.
If you need any additional information, please contact our
office at 352-343-9602.
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