Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Loxahatchee, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Loxahatchee, FL, but with restrictions. Palm Beach County requires hosts to register a Tourist Development Tax (TDT) account, obtain a Short-Term Rental Local Business Tax Receipt, and collect/remit a 6% tax on rentals of six months or less. TDT and Business Tax Receipt numbers must be displayed in all advertisements, and monthly tax returns must be filed. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Palm Beach County requires hosts to register a Tourist Development Tax (TDT) account, obtain a Short-Term Rental Local Business Tax Receipt, and collect/remit a 6% tax on rentals of six months or less. TDT and Business Tax Receipt numbers must be displayed in all advertisements, and monthly tax returns must be filed.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Loxahatchee. 1) Register in the Palm Beach County TDT Portal and create a TDT account for each rental property. 2) Obtain a Short-Term Rental Local Business Tax Receipt for each account. 3) File and remit monthly TDT returns (6% of revenue) by the 1st of each month and renew the Business Tax Receipt annually by September 30th.

1) Register in the Palm Beach County TDT Portal and create a TDT account for each rental property. 2) Obtain a Short-Term Rental Local Business Tax Receipt for each account. 3) File and remit monthly TDT returns (6% of revenue) by the 1st of each month and renew the Business Tax Receipt annually by September 30th.

Vrbo is permitted in Loxahatchee, FL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Loxahatchee are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Loxahatchee. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.