Legislation Details

File #: 26-1028    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Recommendation Status: Discussion Item
File created: 8/11/2026 In control: County Mayor
On agenda: 8/25/2026 Final action:
Title: Acceptance of the Orange County Tourist Development Tax Citizen Advisory Task Force Final Report. All Districts.
Attachments: 1. TDT Report 08.18.26 draft 6
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Interoffice Memorandum

 

DATE: August 10, 2026

 

TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners

 

THROUGH: N/A

 

FROM: Roseann Harrington, Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor

 

CONTACT: Roseann Harrington, Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor

 

PHONE: 407-836-7037

 

DIVISION: N/A

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

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Acceptance of the Orange County Tourist Development Tax Citizen Advisory Task Force Final Report. All Districts.

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PROJECT:
TDT Task Force Recommendations

 

PURPOSE: Orange County welcomed 76.7 million visitors last year to our community, making us the top tourist destination in North America.  Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax (TDT) is revenue generated by a six-percent tax on hotel stays and other short-term rentals and has grown to over $400 million in annual revenue.  Due to this growth, Mayor Demings once again empaneled the TDT Citizen Advisory Task Force to prioritize investments and ensure our residents are part of the conversation.   

The Task Force began its work on July 21, 2026, with 34 members representing a diverse cross-section of Orange County residents from various geographical and socioeconomic groups. The purpose of the TDT Citizen Advisory Task Force was to review and recommend potential uses of future unencumbered TDT revenue in compliance with Florida Statutes.  The Task Force will present their recommendations to the Tourist Development Council and the Board.   

The Orange County TDT Citizen Advisory Task Force Co-Chairs, supported by staff, will seek acceptance of the Final Report by the Board.   

 

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