Palm Beach County, Florida sales tax rate (2026)
The sales tax rate in Palm Beach County, Florida is 6.5% (6% state + 0.5% surtax) for 2026 (Florida DOR DR-15DSS, verified Oct 22, 2026).
Last updated Oct 22, 2026 · Last verified Oct 22, 2026
Surtax applies only to the first $5,000 of a single item.
Which county's surtax applies to a car? For cars and other motor vehicles or mobile homes that must be registered, the county surtax is based on the county where you live, as shown on your registration or title, not the county where the dealer is located (s. 212.054(3)(a)2., F.S.). Source.
What is the sales tax in Palm Beach County?
6.5% in 2026: Florida's 6% state sales tax plus Palm Beach County's 0.5% discretionary surtax.
| Rate | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida state sales tax | 6% |
| County surtax | 0.5% |
| Combined | 6.5% |
| Surtax | Effective | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5% | Jan 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2035 |
2026 change: Palm Beach County's sales tax is 6.5% for 2026 (6% state + 0.5% county surtax). The county's 1% infrastructure surtax was repealed effective December 31, 2025, a year before its scheduled end, and a new 0.5% school capital outlay surtax began January 1, 2026.
When do Palm Beach County's surtaxes expire?
0.5% effective Jan 1, 2026, expires Dec 31, 2035.
How much sales tax is on a $30,000 car in Palm Beach County?
$1,825.00: 6% of $30,000 is $1,800, plus the 0.5% surtax on only the first $5,000 ($25.00), because the county surtax is capped at $5,000 per single item.
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Sources
- Florida DOR Form DR-15DSS, Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (R. 11/25) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- s.212.054(2)(b), Florida Statutes (surtax applies only to the first $5,000 of a single item) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Florida DOR Form DR-15DSS for Calendar Year 2025 (showed the 1% surtax expiring Dec 31, 2026) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
We re-verify these figures quarterly and on Jan 1 and July 1. Next review: Jan 2, 2027.