Tourist development tax revenues increased across Southwest Florida coastal counties, showing stronger short-term rental and hotel activity.
Florida Gulf Coast University’s Regional Economic Research Institute reported that seasonally adjusted tourist tax revenues for Charlotte, Collier, and Lee counties reached $9.2 million in April 2026, up 4.8% from the prior month and 14.2% above April 2025. Lee County collected $4.3 million, up 17.3% year over year; Collier County collected $4.0 million, up 6.7% year over year; and Charlotte County reached $801,800, up 31.4% year over year. This is useful tax news because tourist development taxes are collected from short-term lodging, including hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations rented for less than six months. The increase suggests stronger tourism-related revenue, which matters for counties, hospitality businesses, short-term rental owners, and local tourism budgets. For more information click here.
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