Polk County, Florida sales tax rate (2026)
The sales tax rate in Polk County, Florida is 7% (6% state + 1% 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 Polk County?
7% in 2026: Florida's 6% state sales tax plus Polk County's 1% discretionary surtax.
| Rate | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida state sales tax | 6% |
| County surtax | 1% |
| Combined | 7% |
| Surtax | Effective | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5% | Jan 1, 2004 | Dec 31, 2033 |
| 0.5% | Jan 1, 2005 | Dec 31, 2044 |
When do Polk County's surtaxes expire?
0.5% effective Jan 1, 2004, expires Dec 31, 2033; 0.5% effective Jan 1, 2005, expires Dec 31, 2044.
How much sales tax is on a $30,000 car in Polk County?
$1,850.00: 6% of $30,000 is $1,800, plus the 1% surtax on only the first $5,000 ($50.00), 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)
We re-verify these figures quarterly and on Jan 1 and July 1. Next review: Jan 2, 2027.