ORLANDO, Fla. – Tourist Development Tax dollars hit a record in February in Orange County, according to new numbers released by the comptroller’s office.
Orange County collected $35,483,300 in February, the highest collection of TDT revenue on record, and a 4.2% increase from the previous year.
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February collections were also $2.1 million higher than in January of 2025.
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Florida allows counties to collect a tax of up to 6% on hotel rooms and other short-term lodgings. The money must be used for tourism promotion and for facilities and programs that benefit the tourism industry, such as the Orange County Convention Center or the Kia Center.
Hotel occupancy was 80.4% in February, the highest monthly occupancy since March 2024. The average daily rate was $225.50, up from $217.46 last year.
March collections will be released in May.
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