Florida Eliminates Sales Tax on Commercial Rentals: A Win for Investors
- Stefano Fronte
- Aug 11
- 1 min read
Do you own commercial properties or are you considering investing in offices, retail spaces, or warehouses in Florida?
Starting October 1st, 2025, there will be no more state sales tax on commercial rentals.

📊 Before and after the change
Until now, Florida has charged a 2.5% state tax on the rent of commercial properties.But this will be permanently eliminated.
This applies to:
Office leases
Retail space rentals
Industrial warehouse leases
👀 ExceptionsThe tax will still apply to:
Short-term residential rentals (Airbnb)
Vehicle parking
Boat storage
Aircraft hangars
🚀 Why this matters for investors
This isn’t just a technical change—It’s an opportunity to increase your ROI as a property owner and, if you’re buying, to negotiate better deals.
Less tax =
✔️ Lower costs for tenants
✔️ More demand from companies, franchises, and expanding businesses
✔️ Stronger returns and higher long-term value
🤝 Investing with a long-term mindset
This change makes Florida even more appealing for both current and future commercial property investors.
📩 Contact us and tell us where you’ve invested, and we’ll let you know for free if this new law applies to your property.