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SB 1116

Tourist Development Tax

2025 Regular Session

SB 1116 would modify Florida's Tourist Development Tax structure, affecting state and local tourism funding, lodging business costs, and revenue distribution mechanisms.

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Bill Summary · SB 1116

Legislative bill overview

SB 1116 proposes modifications to Florida's Tourist Development Tax (TDT), a tax levied on short-term lodging accommodations like hotel rooms and vacation rentals. The bill would adjust how these tax revenues are collected, distributed, or utilized across the state's tourism infrastructure and promotion efforts. Specific amendments to the TDT structure would impact both tourism businesses and local government funding mechanisms.

Why is this important

Florida's tourist development tax generates hundreds of millions annually for local governments and tourism marketing, making changes to its structure consequential for county budgets and the tourism industry's operating costs. How TDT revenues are allocated directly affects funding for beach maintenance, convention centers, sports facilities, and destination marketing—infrastructure that supports both tourism competitiveness and local economic development.

Potential points of contention

  • Revenue distribution disputes: Changes in how TDT revenues flow between state, county, and municipal governments could create winners and losers among different jurisdictions
  • Tourism industry burden: Modifications to tax rates or collection mechanisms may increase costs for hospitality businesses already managing thin margins post-pandemic
  • Local infrastructure funding: Alterations to dedicated tourism funding streams could reduce resources available for maintaining public facilities that support tourism and local quality of life

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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