The city of Miami, Florida and Miami-Dade County impose various taxes on residents and businesses in the city and county. All real estate and tangible personal property located in Miami-Dade County is assessed and taxed annually.

A county utility tax is imposed on the purchase of fuel oil, metered gas, and bottled gas. A variety of tourist and convention development taxes are also imposed. The tax on transient rentals, otherwise known as a bed tax, is at a total rate of 6%. Three percent is a convention development tax, 2% is a tourist development tax, and 1% is a professional sports facilities franchise tax.

Miami levies a tourist development surtax on sales of food and beverages in hotels at a rate of 2% of the amount paid. A homeless and domestic violence tax on sale of food and beverages of 1% is imposed for all food or drink sales by establishments that are authorized and licensed to sell alcohol to be consumed on premises, other than hotels or motels. This tax is only applicable to establishments with over $400,000 in gross receipts annually.

If you would like more information about the city of Miami, Florida and its taxes, please visit the city’s website at www.miamidade.gov/taxcollector.

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