Florida / Highlands
Highlands County sales and visitor spending
Latest monthMar 2026
Visitor, resident and big ticket spending, last 12 months$2,335,746,305
Change, nominal+2.5%
Change, real+0.2%
PricesSouth Region CPI
| Gross sales | 12 months to | Last 12 months | Change, nominal | Change, real |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor, resident and big ticket spending | Mar 2026 | $2,335,746,305 | +2.5% | +0.2% |
| All business types, including business to business | Mar 2026 | $3,644,822,739 | +0.6% | -1.6% |
The headline adds the eleven business types in the visitor, resident and big ticket groups below. All business types is every Form 10 kind code, including wholesale, manufacturing and sales between businesses. Change compares the last 12 months with the 12 before.
Visitor spending
Room sales, from the tourist taxVisitor spending 12 months to Jan 2026: $39,321,726 -0.7%
Tourist development tax collections divided by the rate in force each month, so a rate change does not show up as a change in sales. The collections themselves are in the tourist tax section.
Hotels and lodgingVisitor spending 12 months to Mar 2026: $43,549,865 +2.9% nominal, +0.6% real
Taxable sales and tax collected
| Measure | Latest month, Mar 2026 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | $7,047,164 | $43,549,865 |
| Taxable sales | $6,564,542 | $39,340,256 |
| Tax collected | $393,872 | $2,357,999 |
Annual figures, calendar and fiscal year
| Year | Calendar year | Fiscal year ending September |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,445,117 partial, 3 of 12 | $26,762,413 partial, 6 of 12 |
| 2025 | $42,830,044 | $43,617,496 |
| 2024 | $42,611,803 | $41,111,237 |
| 2023 | $41,941,900 | $45,945,289 |
| 2022 | $43,575,647 | $40,066,503 |
| 2021 | $34,063,383 | $31,592,611 |
| 2020 | $23,758,357 | $23,090,070 |
| 2019 | $27,845,984 | $27,165,904 |
| 2018 | $25,086,990 | $26,056,635 |
| 2017 | $25,167,909 | $23,450,077 |
| 2016 | $22,304,892 | $22,341,843 |
| 2015 | $20,993,336 | $20,117,653 |
| 2014 | $18,910,617 | $18,933,294 |
| 2013 | $17,098,439 | $16,337,658 |
| 2012 | $16,002,686 | $16,061,784 |
| 2011 | $16,638,586 | $16,732,050 |
| 2010 | $16,544,448 | $16,507,058 |
| 2009 | $15,856,949 | $15,873,609 |
| 2008 | $17,178,685 | $17,957,983 |
| 2007 | $18,098,928 | $18,044,576 |
| 2006 | $17,286,447 | $17,111,094 |
| 2005 | $15,752,504 | $16,854,871 |
| 2004 | $16,641,179 | $12,806,331 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 2003 | $903,208 partial, 1 of 12 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 | $2,057,619 partial, 2 of 12 |
| 2001 | $17,833,416 partial, 11 of 12 | $20,094,658 |
| 2000 | $17,685,708 | $16,642,188 |
| 1999 | $16,078,881 | $16,153,119 |
| 1998 | $17,277,573 | $17,712,724 |
| 1997 | $17,313,901 | $17,017,526 |
| 1996 | $17,988,406 | $18,331,139 |
| 1995 | $19,137,157 | $19,223,719 |
| 1994 | $18,043,892 | $15,863,469 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 1993 | $1,737,230 partial, 1 of 12 |
Partial years are listed but left off the annual chart.
Form 10 kind code 39. Through 2001 DOR described it as hotel and motel accommodations, rooming houses and camps; from 2002 as hotels, rooming houses, apartments and tourist courts. Real figures are in dollars of Mar 2026.
RestaurantsVisitor spending 12 months to Mar 2026: $198,594,978 +5.3% nominal, +2.9% real
Taxable sales and tax collected
| Measure | Latest month, Mar 2026 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | $21,975,613 | $198,594,978 |
| Taxable sales | $20,731,216 | $187,421,540 |
| Tax collected | $1,243,873 | $11,235,903 |
Annual figures, calendar and fiscal year
| Year | Calendar year | Fiscal year ending September |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $58,743,320 partial, 3 of 12 | $105,029,020 partial, 6 of 12 |
| 2025 | $195,255,214 | $194,729,625 |
| 2024 | $185,519,113 | $182,053,593 |
| 2023 | $175,995,576 | $177,112,061 |
| 2022 | $166,973,729 | $163,066,637 |
| 2021 | $155,945,274 | $148,892,921 |
| 2020 | $123,212,921 | $123,617,804 |
| 2019 | $132,542,618 | $131,693,689 |
| 2018 | $132,304,212 | $131,996,201 |
| 2017 | $123,219,915 | $121,322,768 |
| 2016 | $122,249,934 | $121,674,402 |
| 2015 | $117,124,287 | $117,337,662 |
| 2014 | $108,911,540 | $104,840,326 |
| 2013 | $99,960,919 | $98,898,201 |
| 2012 | $96,832,286 | $95,265,924 |
| 2011 | $90,085,043 | $88,672,024 |
| 2010 | $89,175,800 | $88,989,668 |
| 2009 | $86,490,527 | $86,562,726 |
| 2008 | $90,825,950 | $91,909,567 |
| 2007 | $92,075,106 | $92,677,140 |
| 2006 | $91,351,989 | $89,147,724 |
| 2005 | $84,382,076 | $85,288,273 |
| 2004 | $78,799,319 | $63,272,377 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 2003 | $6,073,662 partial, 1 of 12 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 | $9,698,560 partial, 2 of 12 |
| 2001 | $59,753,105 partial, 11 of 12 | $64,869,995 |
| 2000 | $61,914,369 | $61,154,831 |
| 1999 | $55,302,314 | $54,867,185 |
| 1998 | $52,966,159 | $52,186,127 |
| 1997 | $51,055,486 | $51,020,818 |
| 1996 | $50,533,828 | $49,742,888 |
| 1995 | $50,115,159 | $50,025,305 |
| 1994 | $48,498,620 | $40,190,308 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 1993 | $3,616,978 partial, 1 of 12 |
Partial years are listed but left off the annual chart.
Form 10 kind code 8. Restaurants, lunchrooms and catering, the same definition throughout. Real figures are in dollars of Mar 2026.
Bars and tavernsVisitor spending 12 months to Mar 2026: $7,734,756 -3.0% nominal, -5.1% real
Taxable sales and tax collected
| Measure | Latest month, Mar 2026 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | $682,471 | $7,734,756 |
| Taxable sales | $647,337 | $7,378,135 |
| Tax collected | $38,840 | $441,851 |
Annual figures, calendar and fiscal year
| Year | Calendar year | Fiscal year ending September |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,116,751 partial, 3 of 12 | $4,357,193 partial, 6 of 12 |
| 2025 | $7,848,438 | $7,983,077 |
| 2024 | $8,021,964 | $7,953,630 |
| 2023 | $7,876,910 | $7,773,945 |
| 2022 | $7,317,891 | $7,172,552 |
| 2021 | $7,128,206 | $6,991,827 |
| 2020 | $6,248,782 | $6,048,834 |
| 2019 | $6,027,896 | $6,234,434 |
| 2018 | $6,915,418 | $6,984,286 |
| 2017 | $6,696,596 | $6,589,210 |
| 2016 | $7,362,458 | $7,814,780 |
| 2015 | $8,256,358 | $8,096,368 |
| 2014 | $7,784,692 | $7,785,048 |
| 2013 | $7,659,365 | $7,551,230 |
| 2012 | $7,741,807 | $7,802,546 |
| 2011 | $7,657,369 | $7,612,959 |
| 2010 | $7,717,821 | $7,703,260 |
| 2009 | $7,696,862 | $7,585,363 |
| 2008 | $7,461,470 | $7,428,266 |
| 2007 | $7,151,174 | $7,232,515 |
| 2006 | $7,856,221 | $7,885,775 |
| 2005 | $7,333,171 | $7,228,188 |
| 2004 | $6,212,190 | $5,840,764 |
| 2003 | $5,786,975 | $4,220,736 partial, 9 of 12 |
| 2002 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 | $1,611,962 partial, 2 of 12 |
| 2001 | $9,309,784 partial, 11 of 12 | $10,397,595 |
| 2000 | $10,664,859 | $10,721,783 |
| 1999 | $11,551,090 | $11,606,819 |
| 1998 | $10,516,037 | $10,461,758 |
| 1997 | $9,936,971 | $9,609,809 |
| 1996 | $9,406,331 | $9,484,365 |
| 1995 | $9,655,917 | $9,949,590 |
| 1994 | $10,070,471 | $8,351,341 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 1993 | $1,083,562 partial, 1 of 12 |
Partial years are listed but left off the annual chart.
Form 10 kind code 9. Through 2001, drinking places serving alcohol on premises; from 2002, taverns, night clubs, bars and liquor stores, so it takes in package liquor sales. Real figures are in dollars of Mar 2026.
AdmissionsVisitor spending 12 months to Mar 2026: $28,583,327 +5.3% nominal, +2.8% real
Taxable sales and tax collected
| Measure | Latest month, Mar 2026 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | $9,125,001 | $28,583,327 |
| Taxable sales | $6,229,792 | $20,168,904 |
| Tax collected | $373,298 | $1,128,371 |
Annual figures, calendar and fiscal year
| Year | Calendar year | Fiscal year ending September |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,242,809 partial, 3 of 12 | $20,760,542 partial, 6 of 12 |
| 2025 | $27,102,137 | $27,402,183 |
| 2024 | $27,013,672 | $27,165,304 |
| 2023 | $26,078,332 | $25,460,215 |
| 2022 | $22,584,422 | $22,042,876 |
| 2021 | $18,013,358 | $20,259,724 |
| 2020 | $15,766,487 | $12,816,177 |
| 2019 | $18,826,415 | $18,892,933 |
| 2018 | $17,113,467 | $17,282,372 |
| 2017 | $18,991,066 | $19,261,150 |
| 2016 | $17,408,721 | $17,365,722 |
| 2015 | $18,078,445 | $18,155,202 |
| 2014 | $17,542,896 | $16,982,990 |
| 2013 | $18,166,981 | $19,274,464 |
| 2012 | $14,856,749 | $13,593,803 |
| 2011 | $13,531,556 | $13,110,660 |
| 2010 | $12,297,316 | $11,840,155 |
| 2009 | $11,858,359 | $11,652,043 |
| 2008 | $10,308,918 | $10,956,656 |
| 2007 | $10,698,942 | $10,841,480 |
| 2006 | $11,533,963 | $10,388,976 |
| 2005 | $8,141,054 | $8,902,873 |
| 2004 | $9,822,836 | $7,362,547 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 2003 | $792,144 partial, 1 of 12 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 | $2,825,563 partial, 2 of 12 |
| 2001 | $19,190,984 partial, 11 of 12 | $21,248,464 |
| 2000 | $21,067,739 | $20,640,906 |
| 1999 | $18,383,593 | $17,766,259 |
| 1998 | $16,975,338 | $16,293,353 |
| 1997 | $16,085,354 | $16,005,133 |
| 1996 | $13,451,525 | $13,172,122 |
| 1995 | $13,599,152 | $13,898,078 |
| 1994 | $11,375,443 | $9,064,268 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 1993 | $785,019 partial, 1 of 12 |
Partial years are listed but left off the annual chart.
Form 10 kind code 59. Admissions to pool rooms, rides, theatres, dances and similar. Real figures are in dollars of Mar 2026.
Resident spending
GroceryResident spending 12 months to Mar 2026: $384,294,544 +0.7% nominal, -1.5% real
Taxable sales and tax collected
| Measure | Latest month, Mar 2026 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | $33,895,341 | $384,294,544 |
| Taxable sales | $10,558,108 | $120,442,217 |
| Tax collected | $633,486 | $7,218,149 |
Annual figures, calendar and fiscal year
| Year | Calendar year | Fiscal year ending September |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $102,601,151 partial, 3 of 12 | $198,394,828 partial, 6 of 12 |
| 2025 | $383,179,097 | $384,134,498 |
| 2024 | $381,847,092 | $381,068,888 |
| 2023 | $376,709,003 | $382,158,612 |
| 2022 | $373,932,292 | $356,978,890 |
| 2021 | $322,546,296 | $312,193,112 |
| 2020 | $302,129,049 | $296,192,683 |
| 2019 | $274,726,937 | $272,557,133 |
| 2018 | $269,300,041 | $272,211,492 |
| 2017 | $264,826,150 | $259,942,352 |
| 2016 | $250,774,911 | $249,528,781 |
| 2015 | $257,729,922 | $260,888,768 |
| 2014 | $258,881,847 | $256,159,725 |
| 2013 | $255,984,962 | $262,123,752 |
| 2012 | $257,394,750 | $253,151,793 |
| 2011 | $244,758,959 | $236,548,426 |
| 2010 | $223,251,498 | $223,896,255 |
| 2009 | $220,063,007 | $218,600,951 |
| 2008 | $249,273,590 | $260,324,902 |
| 2007 | $243,645,552 | $238,712,151 |
| 2006 | $232,260,139 | $222,976,686 |
| 2005 | $199,416,532 | $194,451,308 |
| 2004 | $194,530,685 | $161,524,052 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 2003 | $14,956,574 partial, 1 of 12 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 | $25,371,378 partial, 2 of 12 |
| 2001 | $140,645,616 partial, 11 of 12 | $157,581,892 |
| 2000 | $158,113,514 | $154,291,632 |
| 1999 | $152,852,143 | $152,708,656 |
| 1998 | $153,975,987 | $162,568,684 |
| 1997 | $160,136,041 | $154,898,429 |
| 1996 | $150,745,562 | $144,768,877 |
| 1995 | $138,497,367 | $141,780,132 |
| 1994 | $137,415,743 | $113,455,077 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 1993 | $15,042,784 partial, 1 of 12 |
Partial years are listed but left off the annual chart.
Form 10 kind code 1. Through 2001 DOR described it as food and beverage stores; from 2002 as grocery stores. Most grocery food is exempt, so taxable sales run far below gross. Real figures are in dollars of Mar 2026.
General merchandiseResident spending 12 months to Mar 2026: $571,292,084 +4.6% nominal, +2.3% real
Taxable sales and tax collected
| Measure | Latest month, Mar 2026 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | $53,854,359 | $571,292,084 |
| Taxable sales | $24,704,595 | $252,184,678 |
| Tax collected | $1,482,276 | $15,112,078 |
Annual figures, calendar and fiscal year
| Year | Calendar year | Fiscal year ending September |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $152,042,153 partial, 3 of 12 | $308,638,756 partial, 6 of 12 |
| 2025 | $566,784,900 | $560,745,379 |
| 2024 | $544,776,946 | $541,088,771 |
| 2023 | $535,041,808 | $529,614,746 |
| 2022 | $490,019,473 | $472,522,840 |
| 2021 | $448,190,023 | $438,109,504 |
| 2020 | $428,385,494 | $396,999,612 |
| 2019 | $361,079,663 | $381,571,984 |
| 2018 | $367,265,177 | $376,016,700 |
| 2017 | $371,843,557 | $365,450,403 |
| 2016 | $366,286,649 | $363,261,736 |
| 2015 | $367,266,684 | $361,894,386 |
| 2014 | $336,342,249 | $339,198,020 |
| 2013 | $335,906,045 | $331,122,201 |
| 2012 | $329,162,651 | $328,242,414 |
| 2011 | $320,638,235 | $317,037,959 |
| 2010 | $309,353,846 | $308,674,609 |
| 2009 | $316,033,946 | $319,399,569 |
| 2008 | $306,863,938 | $303,491,991 |
| 2007 | $293,943,221 | $296,959,995 |
| 2006 | $299,280,260 | $297,035,012 |
| 2005 | $292,715,862 | $291,496,964 |
| 2004 | $273,872,143 | $221,701,492 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 2003 | $37,180,119 partial, 1 of 12 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 | $7,330,925 partial, 2 of 12 |
| 2001 | $40,234,738 partial, 11 of 12 | $44,238,579 |
| 2000 | $35,889,521 | $53,709,461 |
| 1999 | $121,882,333 | $127,701,390 |
| 1998 | $102,652,155 | $96,931,534 |
| 1997 | $92,447,747 | $90,782,869 |
| 1996 | $88,529,237 | $86,012,978 |
| 1995 | $84,347,703 | $86,070,143 |
| 1994 | $82,170,319 | $67,195,136 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 1993 | $11,819,262 partial, 1 of 12 |
Partial years are listed but left off the annual chart.
Form 10 1994 to 2001: kind codes 13, 20; from 2002: kind code 20. Through 2001 department stores and general miscellaneous merchandise stores were separate codes; from 2002 DOR folds both into general merchandise stores. Real figures are in dollars of Mar 2026.
ClothingResident spending 12 months to Mar 2026: $39,948,177 +18.4% nominal, +15.7% real
Taxable sales and tax collected
| Measure | Latest month, Mar 2026 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | $5,184,255 | $39,948,177 |
| Taxable sales | $4,712,939 | $34,137,237 |
| Tax collected | $282,776 | $2,048,234 |
Annual figures, calendar and fiscal year
| Year | Calendar year | Fiscal year ending September |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,160,600 partial, 3 of 12 | $23,513,924 partial, 6 of 12 |
| 2025 | $37,417,102 | $35,455,071 |
| 2024 | $33,294,745 | $32,438,251 |
| 2023 | $29,756,589 | $28,770,838 |
| 2022 | $28,489,253 | $26,998,776 |
| 2021 | $21,130,634 | $19,000,648 |
| 2020 | $14,336,027 | $14,023,073 |
| 2019 | $15,554,311 | $14,946,925 |
| 2018 | $14,539,944 | $14,171,202 |
| 2017 | $12,288,231 | $12,141,698 |
| 2016 | $12,822,230 | $12,835,371 |
| 2015 | $12,226,190 | $11,773,516 |
| 2014 | $11,429,050 | $11,475,505 |
| 2013 | $11,487,799 | $11,397,503 |
| 2012 | $11,218,525 | $11,179,963 |
| 2011 | $10,749,198 | $10,781,373 |
| 2010 | $11,209,467 | $11,070,269 |
| 2009 | $10,989,751 | $10,894,583 |
| 2008 | $11,381,220 | $11,369,777 |
| 2007 | $8,177,326 | $7,112,491 |
| 2006 | $7,222,514 | $7,340,781 |
| 2005 | $6,932,055 | $7,325,672 |
| 2004 | $7,147,084 | $5,776,929 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 2003 | $834,293 partial, 1 of 12 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 | $930,005 partial, 2 of 12 |
| 2001 | $5,623,347 partial, 11 of 12 | $6,535,235 |
| 2000 | $6,200,679 | $5,774,377 |
| 1999 | $5,406,481 | $5,380,682 |
| 1998 | $5,288,415 | $5,245,194 |
| 1997 | $5,124,875 | $5,343,784 |
| 1996 | $5,346,556 | $5,192,406 |
| 1995 | $5,578,438 | $5,773,940 |
| 1994 | $5,740,659 | $5,130,184 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 1993 | $996,357 partial, 1 of 12 |
Partial years are listed but left off the annual chart.
Form 10 kind code 10. Apparel and accessory stores, later clothing stores and alterations. Real figures are in dollars of Mar 2026.
FurnitureResident spending 12 months to Mar 2026: $25,591,913 -4.3% nominal, -6.4% real
Taxable sales and tax collected
| Measure | Latest month, Mar 2026 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | $2,616,936 | $25,591,913 |
| Taxable sales | $2,156,868 | $21,334,878 |
| Tax collected | $129,412 | $1,280,093 |
Annual figures, calendar and fiscal year
| Year | Calendar year | Fiscal year ending September |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,112,272 partial, 3 of 12 | $13,272,867 partial, 6 of 12 |
| 2025 | $25,905,737 | $25,998,486 |
| 2024 | $27,150,529 | $29,644,738 |
| 2023 | $35,373,790 | $36,486,906 |
| 2022 | $33,990,312 | $33,283,193 |
| 2021 | $32,622,761 | $30,938,119 |
| 2020 | $27,143,012 | $27,791,798 |
| 2019 | $28,723,448 | $28,460,791 |
| 2018 | $30,300,796 | $30,489,262 |
| 2017 | $28,339,085 | $29,120,357 |
| 2016 | $30,109,285 | $29,229,436 |
| 2015 | $26,938,342 | $26,614,106 |
| 2014 | $26,140,762 | $25,763,258 |
| 2013 | $22,932,784 | $21,653,465 |
| 2012 | $20,593,395 | $20,474,297 |
| 2011 | $19,972,642 | $19,002,963 |
| 2010 | $17,709,277 | $18,325,097 |
| 2009 | $18,024,962 | $18,124,119 |
| 2008 | $22,820,765 | $24,906,453 |
| 2007 | $28,232,994 | $29,000,112 |
| 2006 | $29,817,410 | $29,610,579 |
| 2005 | $29,791,448 | $29,321,071 |
| 2004 | $24,003,844 | $18,604,998 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 2003 | $2,366,820 partial, 1 of 12 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 | $3,252,406 partial, 2 of 12 |
| 2001 | $16,511,906 partial, 11 of 12 | $18,375,918 |
| 2000 | $19,948,256 | $20,720,921 |
| 1999 | $19,372,943 | $18,668,656 |
| 1998 | $19,186,776 | $19,730,500 |
| 1997 | $19,266,000 | $18,716,613 |
| 1996 | $18,344,403 | $18,565,970 |
| 1995 | $18,392,101 | $18,429,642 |
| 1994 | $18,268,516 | $14,590,300 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 1993 | $1,760,028 partial, 1 of 12 |
Partial years are listed but left off the annual chart.
Form 10 kind code 29. Home furniture and furnishings, later furniture stores new and used. Real figures are in dollars of Mar 2026.
Big ticket spending
Motor vehiclesBig ticket spending 12 months to Mar 2026: $825,433,946 +0.2% nominal, -2.0% real
Taxable sales and tax collected
| Measure | Latest month, Mar 2026 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | $78,895,491 | $825,433,946 |
| Taxable sales | $30,241,664 | $331,144,470 |
| Tax collected | $1,813,327 | $19,854,651 |
Annual figures, calendar and fiscal year
| Year | Calendar year | Fiscal year ending September |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $225,052,021 partial, 3 of 12 | $430,696,632 partial, 6 of 12 |
| 2025 | $821,031,636 | $812,752,504 |
| 2024 | $798,107,128 | $776,744,870 |
| 2023 | $763,490,672 | $746,662,383 |
| 2022 | $621,044,423 | $597,654,654 |
| 2021 | $557,305,292 | $545,878,656 |
| 2020 | $469,104,490 | $456,245,146 |
| 2019 | $457,905,731 | $454,507,213 |
| 2018 | $456,420,506 | $461,371,175 |
| 2017 | $412,475,668 | $389,275,993 |
| 2016 | $383,099,875 | $381,212,553 |
| 2015 | $358,900,222 | $347,659,281 |
| 2014 | $314,987,359 | $312,822,534 |
| 2013 | $302,359,772 | $298,040,021 |
| 2012 | $280,200,673 | $275,293,788 |
| 2011 | $264,852,696 | $260,236,011 |
| 2010 | $235,430,154 | $228,803,430 |
| 2009 | $222,901,166 | $221,801,994 |
| 2008 | $272,100,461 | $290,007,981 |
| 2007 | $299,758,710 | $302,397,360 |
| 2006 | $322,343,777 | $332,094,090 |
| 2005 | $375,660,089 | $385,198,107 |
| 2004 | $343,697,820 | $277,570,213 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 2003 | $26,696,248 partial, 1 of 12 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 | $46,367,968 partial, 2 of 12 |
| 2001 | $221,892,840 partial, 11 of 12 | $224,798,857 |
| 2000 | $208,698,478 | $215,518,028 |
| 1999 | $209,606,317 | $202,083,767 |
| 1998 | $176,985,231 | $171,232,038 |
| 1997 | $185,970,812 | $219,529,424 |
| 1996 | $233,144,393 | $209,112,363 |
| 1995 | $188,530,197 | $213,410,567 |
| 1994 | $224,141,504 | $163,395,017 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 1993 | $16,478,257 partial, 1 of 12 |
Partial years are listed but left off the annual chart.
Form 10 kind code 23. Through 2001 it included tag agencies and tax collectors with automotive dealers; from 2002 it is motor vehicle dealers, trailers and campers. Real figures are in dollars of Mar 2026.
BoatsBig ticket spending 12 months to Mar 2026: $57,103,048 -1.9% nominal, -4.2% real
Taxable sales and tax collected
| Measure | Latest month, Mar 2026 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | $5,549,009 | $57,103,048 |
| Taxable sales | $2,851,663 | $26,976,064 |
| Tax collected | $171,100 | $1,618,564 |
Annual figures, calendar and fiscal year
| Year | Calendar year | Fiscal year ending September |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,981,090 partial, 3 of 12 | $25,821,429 partial, 6 of 12 |
| 2025 | $55,151,466 | $55,538,532 |
| 2024 | $56,812,105 | $56,008,242 |
| 2023 | $58,691,375 | $58,917,780 |
| 2022 | $53,837,792 | $55,349,266 |
| 2021 | $59,245,660 | $57,050,027 |
| 2020 | $42,646,208 | $40,531,639 |
| 2019 | $32,168,053 | $28,184,701 |
| 2018 | $24,340,819 | $25,384,832 |
| 2017 | $23,347,221 | $22,373,257 |
| 2016 | $24,858,847 | $26,090,114 |
| 2015 | $23,185,849 | $21,838,269 |
| 2014 | $21,151,400 | $20,231,107 |
| 2013 | $17,738,243 | $16,509,529 |
| 2012 | $16,184,642 | $16,931,364 |
| 2011 | $17,299,920 | $17,786,194 |
| 2010 | $15,107,551 | $14,450,419 |
| 2009 | $14,885,919 | $16,107,529 |
| 2008 | $20,860,236 | $20,036,870 |
| 2007 | $21,445,326 | $22,814,434 |
| 2006 | $23,463,819 | $22,120,923 |
| 2005 | $21,058,975 | $24,869,832 |
| 2004 | $23,124,954 | $19,838,845 |
| 2003 | $17,795,954 | $13,598,291 partial, 9 of 12 |
| 2002 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 | $1,511,584 partial, 2 of 12 |
| 2001 | $8,631,890 partial, 11 of 12 | $8,761,236 |
| 2000 | $9,215,848 | $8,984,413 |
| 1999 | $6,761,583 | $6,471,849 |
| 1998 | $5,730,458 | $5,601,144 |
| 1997 | $4,441,528 | $4,116,469 |
| 1996 | $3,802,180 | $3,687,454 |
| 1995 | $3,219,217 | $3,278,871 |
| 1994 | $3,204,005 | $2,760,707 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 1993 | $167,019 partial, 1 of 12 |
Partial years are listed but left off the annual chart.
Form 10 kind code 28. Boat dealers, later motorboats, yachts and marine parts. Real figures are in dollars of Mar 2026.
Building materialsBig ticket spending 12 months to Mar 2026: $153,619,667 +7.5% nominal, +5.1% real
Taxable sales and tax collected
| Measure | Latest month, Mar 2026 | Last 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Gross sales | $13,242,547 | $153,619,667 |
| Taxable sales | $12,116,327 | $142,246,991 |
| Tax collected | $726,980 | $8,534,797 |
Annual figures, calendar and fiscal year
| Year | Calendar year | Fiscal year ending September |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,619,433 partial, 3 of 12 | $84,753,684 partial, 6 of 12 |
| 2025 | $152,371,025 | $140,512,843 |
| 2024 | $147,923,056 | $148,361,415 |
| 2023 | $154,068,205 | $155,237,699 |
| 2022 | $146,437,202 | $140,670,930 |
| 2021 | $127,405,515 | $125,726,754 |
| 2020 | $113,825,699 | $108,185,999 |
| 2019 | $97,184,512 | $95,223,520 |
| 2018 | $97,216,788 | $99,215,829 |
| 2017 | $88,491,252 | $83,001,274 |
| 2016 | $85,967,536 | $87,590,969 |
| 2015 | $81,962,118 | $79,923,347 |
| 2014 | $74,575,033 | $72,615,231 |
| 2013 | $68,863,631 | $67,945,214 |
| 2012 | $65,798,491 | $65,271,331 |
| 2011 | $70,550,508 | $71,156,479 |
| 2010 | $67,385,466 | $66,838,607 |
| 2009 | $68,948,096 | $72,135,736 |
| 2008 | $91,033,309 | $97,072,037 |
| 2007 | $127,794,661 | $140,237,029 |
| 2006 | $157,461,350 | $154,850,613 |
| 2005 | $142,288,991 | $140,942,789 |
| 2004 | $104,492,156 | $91,653,261 |
| 2003 | $74,254,428 | $52,795,870 partial, 9 of 12 |
| 2002 | n/a partial, 0 of 12 | $10,874,072 partial, 2 of 12 |
| 2001 | $46,617,669 partial, 11 of 12 | $46,739,216 |
| 2000 | $40,021,582 | $39,777,936 |
| 1999 | $41,338,654 | $41,399,006 |
| 1998 | $37,427,934 | $35,626,452 |
| 1997 | $35,292,653 | $35,571,062 |
| 1996 | $34,639,830 | $35,069,682 |
| 1995 | $34,467,845 | $34,267,045 |
| 1994 | $36,646,154 | $30,769,341 partial, 10 of 12 |
| 1993 | $3,641,492 partial, 1 of 12 |
Partial years are listed but left off the annual chart.
Form 10 kind code 38. Lumber and other building materials dealers. Hardware and paint stores (code 18) are in the full table. Real figures are in dollars of Mar 2026.
Every other business type
Form 10 kind codes not in the groups above. Last 12 months where twelve consecutive months are published.
| Code | Business type | Latest month | Gross sales, latest month | Gross sales, 12 months | Change | Taxable sales, 12 months | Tax collected, 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Meat Markets, Poultry from 2002 | Mar 2026 | $137,925 | $1,271,297 | -10.1% | $863,643 | $51,739 |
| 6 | Delicatessens from 2002 | Mar 2026 | $353,967 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 7 | Candy, Confectionery, Sundries, Concession Stands 1994 to 2001 only | Nov 1995 | $23,859 | $424,002 | +8.5% | $410,815 | $24,750 |
| 11 | Shoe Store 1994 to 2001 only | Nov 1997 | $301,781 | $3,143,591 | +0.4% | $2,769,922 | $167,136 |
| 14 | Variety Stores 1994 to 2001 only | Nov 2001 | $897,416 | $9,813,962 | -1.4% | $7,456,610 | $446,243 |
| 15 | Drug Stores 1994 to 2001 only | Nov 2001 | $2,293,687 | $32,017,558 | -5.3% | $5,990,159 | $344,842 |
| 16 | Jewelry, Leather, and Sporting Goods 1994 to 2001 only | Nov 2001 | $1,864,635 | $28,032,361 | -10.9% | $9,196,789 | $540,412 |
| 17 | Fertilizer Stores, Feed, Seed | Mar 2026 | $867,510 | $6,836,261 | -20.9% | $1,505,696 | $90,084 |
| 18 | Hardware, Paints, Light Machinery, Bicycle | Mar 2026 | $1,965,977 | $18,583,088 | +4.9% | $16,226,906 | $973,614 |
| 19 | Farm Implements and Supplies and Equipment | Mar 2026 | $4,082,296 | $38,372,658 | -14.5% | $11,637,437 | $693,509 |
| 21 | Second-Hand Stores, Antique Shops | Mar 2026 | $460,222 | $5,919,443 | +49.9% | $3,464,475 | $207,869 |
| 22 | Dry Good Stores, Sewing, Needlework and Piece Goods, Linens from 2002 | Mar 2026 | $129,688 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 24 | Auto Accessories, Tires, Parts, (trailers) Auto | Mar 2026 | $7,517,190 | $76,565,275 | -2.9% | $50,883,316 | $3,052,034 |
| 25 | Filling and Service Stations, Car Wash | Mar 2026 | $3,797,068 | $39,428,560 | +11.9% | $15,371,065 | $920,574 |
| 26 | Garages, Auto Paint and Body Shops | Mar 2026 | $4,843,604 | $41,544,332 | +3.3% | $32,736,044 | $1,963,245 |
| 27 | Aircraft Dealers | Mar 2026 | $178,334 | $7,512,014 | +16.7% | $1,980,954 | $118,857 |
| 30 | Household Appliances, Dinnerware, etc | Mar 2026 | $322,466 | $2,192,029 | -22.9% | $754,578 | $45,275 |
| 31 | Store and Office Equipment | Mar 2026 | $333,938 | $4,683,942 | -9.2% | $4,128,812 | $247,729 |
| 32 | Music Stores, Radios | Mar 2026 | $1,020,652 | $14,161,584 | -3.2% | $9,567,255 | $574,035 |
| 33 | Building Contractors (roads and realty) | Mar 2026 | $2,682,626 | $28,639,806 | -24.2% | $10,187,971 | $611,062 |
| 34 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Insulation | Mar 2026 | $1,995,440 | $25,017,915 | -1.2% | $9,807,422 | $588,445 |
| 35 | Electrical and plumbing, Well Drilling, Pipes 1994 to 2001 only | Nov 2001 | $861,285 | $13,721,358 | -2.0% | $9,021,936 | $541,178 |
| 36 | Decoration, Painting and Papering, Drapery 1994 to 2001 only | Nov 1999 | $145,533 | $1,578,867 | +42.2% | $1,411,708 | $86,053 |
| 40 | Auctioneers and Commission Dealers 1994 to 2001 only | Nov 1999 | $323,686 | $4,004,735 | +28.3% | $1,787,313 | $105,917 |
| 41 | Barber and Beauty Shop, Reducing, Hot Tubs | Mar 2026 | $319,209 | $3,567,217 | +14.3% | $1,101,172 | $59,834 |
| 42 | Book Stores | Mar 2026 | $172,995 | $2,059,365 | +10.1% | $1,539,603 | $92,376 |
| 43 | Cigar Stands, Tobacco Shops from 2002 | Mar 2026 | $1,856,832 | $7,545,500 | +27.1% | $5,652,460 | $339,148 |
| 44 | Florist | Mar 2026 | $83,148 | $1,176,519 | -9.8% | $1,065,932 | $63,956 |
| 45 | Fuel Dealers, LP Gas Dealers | Nov 2013 | $387,291 | $4,141,154 | -27.8% | $1,169,534 | $70,172 |
| 47 | Scrap Metal, Junk Yards, Salvaged Material, from 2002 | Mar 2026 | $2,356,644 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 48 | Itinerant Vendors, Peddler, Direct Sales | Mar 2026 | $1,012,109 | $9,925,142 | +46.2% | $2,086,666 | $125,200 |
| 50 | Machine Shops, Foundries, Iron Work (Ornamental), | Mar 2026 | $1,692,019 | $26,185,248 | -9.7% | $20,999,893 | $1,259,535 |
| 51 | Horse, Cattle and Pet Dealers, Equipment & Supplies | Mar 2026 | $66,149 | $5,133,025 | +15.9% | $2,839,623 | $169,921 |
| 52 | Photographers, Photo and Art Equipment & Supplies 1994 to 2001 only | Nov 2001 | $59,281 | $872,855 | +8.3% | $516,964 | $30,842 |
| 54 | Storage and Warehouse from 2002 | Mar 2026 | $64,565 | $2,345,055 | -29.3% | $2,284,558 | $78,393 |
| 55 | Gift, Card, Novelty, Hobby, Stationery and Toy Stores, Stationary etc | Mar 2026 | $464,090 | $5,370,850 | +9.9% | $4,038,194 | $242,252 |
| 57 | Social, Fraternal, Commercial Clubs & Assoc. (all duties) | Mar 2026 | $171,013 | $1,483,766 | +11.6% | $1,103,215 | $66,193 |
| 58 | Industrial Machinery | Mar 2026 | $1,659,015 | $19,225,980 | n/a | $4,228,840 | $253,730 |
| 61 | Rental of Tangible Personal Property | Mar 2026 | $1,014,981 | $10,944,902 | -7.0% | $5,481,329 | $323,122 |
| 62 | Fabrication and Sales of Cabinets, Windows, | Mar 2026 | $391,326 | $5,891,978 | -24.2% | $2,094,648 | $125,667 |
| 63 | Manufacturing, Processing, Mining | Mar 2026 | $14,261,694 | $173,278,422 | -3.4% | $47,653,903 | $2,857,384 |
| 64 | Bottlers (beer and soft drinks) from 2002 | Mar 2026 | $440,935 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 65 | Pawn Shops | Mar 2026 | $304,842 | $3,079,747 | -9.1% | $666,921 | $40,015 |
| 66 | Communications, Telephone, Telegraph, | Mar 2026 | $1,306,768 | $16,290,439 | -7.2% | $15,083,912 | $905,035 |
| 67 | Transportation: Railroads, Airlines, Bus and from 2002 | Mar 2026 | $1,538,728 | $15,969,628 | -39.3% | $2,004,521 | $120,235 |
| 68 | Graphic Arts: Printing, Publishing, Engraving, | Mar 2026 | $378,702 | $2,529,778 | +5.1% | $1,100,878 | $66,053 |
| 69 | Insurance, Banking, Savings and Loan Research | Mar 2026 | $213 | $18,349 | -17.3% | $16,093 | $966 |
| 70 | Sanitary and Industrial Supplies | Mar 2026 | $1,513,740 | $740,532 | -24.4% | $418,768 | $24,930 |
| 72 | Repair of Tangible Personal Property, | Mar 2026 | $2,870,118 | $42,775,370 | +61.1% | $9,604,083 | $576,245 |
| 73 | Advertising: Outdoor Signs and Billboards | Mar 2026 | $69,071 | $417,441 | -8.1% | $307,854 | $17,758 |
| 74 | Top Soil, Clay, Sand, Fill Dirt | Nov 2005 | $939,256 | $11,614,726 | +30.7% | $1,312,630 | $78,758 |
| 76 | Nurseries and Landscaping, Supplies, Tree Experts | Mar 2026 | $7,600,958 | $65,558,315 | -4.4% | $11,644,005 | $690,474 |
| 77 | Vending Machines (tangible property sales- | Mar 2026 | $1,066,837 | $12,435,237 | -1.2% | $435,490 | $24,923 |
| 79 | Medical, Dental, Surgical, Optical, Hospital Supplies | Mar 2026 | $493,792 | $7,588,311 | +3.2% | $2,422,135 | $139,977 |
| 80 | Wholesale Dealers | Mar 2026 | $17,748,940 | $178,471,247 | -6.3% | $51,522,051 | $3,073,550 |
| 82 | Lease or Rentals of Office Space and Commercial Retails | Mar 2026 | $3,966,988 | $72,995,667 | -29.1% | $45,151,503 | $1,682,265 |
| 83 | Privately Operated Parking Lots, Boat Docking and Storage (Marines) from 2002 | Mar 2026 | $201,998 | $1,612,830 | +2.5% | $1,212,237 | $67,035 |
| 84 | Utilities, Electricity or Gas | Mar 2026 | $14,452,459 | $198,493,455 | +1.4% | $36,006,384 | $2,160,383 |
| 89 | Exempt Facility from 2002 | Mar 2026 | $97,041 | $11,710,730 | n/a | $844,751 | $45,810 |
| 90 | Flea Market 1994 to 2001 only | Nov 2001 | $16,986 | $312,529 | -4.5% | $256,906 | $15,274 |
| 92 | Other Professional Services: | Mar 2026 | $784,926 | $9,289,972 | +6.0% | $2,664,923 | $158,663 |
| 93 | Other Personal Services: | Mar 2026 | $1,319,182 | $10,745,430 | -0.2% | $776,731 | $46,604 |
| 94 | Other Industrial Services: | Mar 2026 | $422,954 | $1,579,481 | -3.0% | $139,839 | $8,206 |
| 99 | Miscellaneous, Swimming Pool Supplies | Mar 2026 | $361,129 | $4,040,031 | -23.4% | $1,173,661 | $106,642 |
| 103 | Other *** 1994 to 2001 only | Nov 2001 | $17,319,129 | $184,664,458 | +6.5% | $107,430,533 | $6,341,766 |
| 104 | Redacted For Confidentiality from 2002 | Mar 2026 | $2,585,523 | $88,564,627 | -14.3% | $28,297,234 | $1,688,926 |
Cities and places: BusinessFlare® estimates
BusinessFlare® estimate from public sources: monthly consumer spending for each Census place in Highlands County that the Economic Census publishes, split out of the county's Form 10 sales with the county tax roll as weight. The figures are Street Economics Pass data on each place's page; the published error is free. Landing error is how far the 2017 anchor carried to 2022 missed the 2022 Census figure.
| Place | Latest month | Retail landing error | Accommodation and food landing error | Flag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Park city | Mar 2026 | 7.7% | 4.0% | |
| Lake Placid town | Mar 2026 | 36.2% | n/a | wide error |
| Sebring city | Mar 2026 | 15.3% | 11.6% |
Fiscal data: distributions from the state
What the Florida Department of Revenue paid the governments in Highlands County in the 12 months to Sep 2026, from the Department's own ledger: half-cent sales tax, communications services tax, local option taxes and state revenue sharing. Fiscal distributions, not economic indicators: these are the dollars the Florida Department of Revenue paid this government in each month, after the state's own deductions and adjustments, on the Department's payment schedule. They do not measure sales, income or activity in the area.
| Payees | Half-cent sales tax | Communications services tax | Local option taxes | State revenue sharing and other state shared revenue | All distributions | Change on the 12 before |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County government | $6,691,525 | $585,103 | $22,303,849 | $14,287,754 | $43,868,232 | -2.6% |
| Municipalities and other payees | $1,573,905 | $886,807 | $4,748,059 | $1,135,381 | $8,344,152 | -2.6% |
| Every payee in the county | $8,265,430 | $1,471,910 | $36,626,343 | $15,646,385 | $62,010,069 | -2.4% |
Every government in Highlands County, last 12 months
Half-cent: half-cent sales tax. CST: communications services tax. Local option: local option taxes. State shared: state revenue sharing and other state shared revenue. All payees: every payee in the county. Change: the 12 months against the 12 before.
| Government | Half-cent | CST | Local option | State shared | All | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands County BOCC county government | $6,691,525 | $585,103 | $22,303,849 | $14,287,754 | $43,868,232 | -2.6% |
| City of Avon Park municipality | $644,832 | $244,841 | $1,960,537 | $551,988 | $3,402,199 | -2.9% |
| City of Sebring municipality | $767,898 | $485,432 | $2,292,603 | $496,652 | $4,042,585 | -2.5% |
| Town of Lake Placid municipality | $161,175 | $156,535 | $494,918 | $86,741 | $899,369 | -2.1% |
| Highlands County School Board school board | n/a | n/a | $9,574,435 | $223,250 | $9,797,685 | -1.2% |
Tourist tax
Sales are the tax collected divided by the rate in effect. Collections are what the county, city or collector reported.
Latest monthJan 2026
Sales$3,922,794
Change in sales-14.1%
Sales, last 12 months$39,321,726
Collections$196,140
Change as reported-14.1%
Collections, last 12 months$1,966,086
Tax rate5%
Highlands CountyCounty totalJan 2026 sales: $3,922,794
Collections as reported
| Measure | Jan 2026 |
|---|---|
| Collections | $196,140 |
| Change as reported | -14.1% |
| Change in sales, rate adjusted | -14.1% |
| Collections, last 12 months | $1,966,086 |
| Sales, last 12 months | $39,321,726 |
| Tax rate | 5% |
Florida Department of Revenue, Office of Tax Research; month of sales derived from month of collection; Dec 2002 to Jan 2026, 227 months.
- Jan 2014 to Mar 2018: Highlands County self administered its tourist development tax from 2014-01-01 to 2018-03-31 (rate table); DOR resumed collection on 2018-04-01
Tax rate history
Rate changes are marked on every chart with a dashed line.
| Jurisdiction | Tax | Rate | Effective | Ended | Not levied in | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands County | tdt | 2% | 2003-01-01 | 2013-12-31 | Florida DOR, History of Local Sales Tax and Current Rates (DR-SUT Tax History, R. 02/26, updated 2026-02-01) | |
| Highlands County | tdt | 2% | 2014-01-01 | 2018-03-31 | Florida DOR, History of Local Sales Tax and Current Rates (DR-SUT Tax History, R. 02/26, updated 2026-02-01) | |
| Highlands County | tdt | 2% | 2018-04-01 | 2018-07-31 | Florida DOR, History of Local Sales Tax and Current Rates (DR-SUT Tax History, R. 02/26, updated 2026-02-01) | |
| Highlands County | tdt | 4% | 2018-08-01 | 2023-07-31 | Florida DOR, History of Local Sales Tax and Current Rates (DR-SUT Tax History, R. 02/26, updated 2026-02-01) | |
| Highlands County | tdt | 5% | 2023-08-01 | current | Florida DOR, History of Local Sales Tax and Current Rates (DR-SUT Tax History, R. 02/26, updated 2026-02-01) |
Sources on this page
- Florida Department of Revenue Form 10, monthly sales tax returns by county and kind of business: gross sales, taxable sales and tax collected, by month of sales (one month before the return month). Consumer price index from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, series named in the headline. Sources and methods.
- Florida Department of Revenue, Office of Tax Research: Florida Department of Revenue, Local Government Tax Distributions by County (Form 4), Tourist Development Tax. Lag: Figures are by month of distribution. DOR's Office of Tax Research page states that collections are generally one month after the activity and distributions two months after the activity, so sales_month = distribution month minus 2 (derived). Form 3 fallback receipts: sales_month = receipt month minus 1 (derived). DOR posts the Form 4 workbook several months after distribution, so the latest sales month is usually 7 to 9 months old. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
- Florida Department of Revenue, Revenue Accounting: Florida Department of Revenue, Revenue Confirmation Online, distributions to local governments. Fiscal distributions, not economic indicators: these are the dollars the Florida Department of Revenue paid this government in each month, after the state's own deductions and adjustments, on the Department's payment schedule. They do not measure sales, income or activity in the area. Lag: A distribution is posted on the day it is paid, so the current month is partial until its last payment run; a month is complete once the following month has begun. Checked against the annual summaries of the Office of Tax Research: Florida Department of Revenue, Office of Tax Research, Forms 4, 5 and 6 and the CST local tax distributions workbook. Fiscal data: how it is read.
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Highlands County workbook Statewide workbook
The county workbook has every business type by month with taxable sales and tax collected, the trailing 12 month and annual views, real sales, and this county's tourist tax rows. The statewide workbook has every county, the kind code crosswalk, CPI, rates, sources and gaps.