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Collier voters approve a sixth penny on the tourist tax to finish the sports complex
Collier voters passed the bed tax hike with 70.2% yes
Collier Supervisor of Elections results reported Nov. 4
Sixth-penny bed tax question
Needs a simple majority: the line at 50%
Sources: Gulfshore Business, Cowboys Wire
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| Race | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth-penny bed tax question | Yes, won | 112,812 | 70.2% |
| Sixth-penny bed tax question | No | 47,776 | 29.8% |
If you own a vacation rental or have guests booking hotels, heads up: Collier voters approved a sixth penny on the bed tax Tuesday. The vote was 112,812 yes, or 70.2%, to 47,776 no. The rate goes from 5% to 6% on Jan. 1, 2027.
Visitors pay it, not local property owners, on overnight stays of six months or less at hotels, condos, houses and mobile homes. The county expects about $9 million to $10 million a year, and much of it will finish Paradise Coast Sports Complex in East Naples.
“We have what I believe to be a real gem of a park. It's just not finished.”
Burt Saunders, Collier County commissioner
- Already spent on the sports complex: $114 million
- Other uses: beach renourishment, tourism promotion and infrastructure
- Joins 12 other Florida counties at the maximum rate
A $300 hotel room's bed tax goes from $15 to $18
| Now | Measure | From Jan. 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 5% | Bed tax rate | 6% |
| $15 | Tax on a $300 room | $18 |
Sources: WINK News, Gulfshore Business
