Combined sales tax rate
6.5%
City of Fort Myers
What makes up the rate
- State6%
- County0.5%
Sales tax calculator
Tax $6.50 · Total $106.50
Good to know
- State 6% + Lee County surtax 0.5% (since Jan 1, 2019; expires Dec 31, 2028).
- Florida has no city-level sales tax; the county discretionary surtax applies countywide and only to the first $5,000 of a single sale of tangible personal property.
- Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt. 'effective' = start of the calendar-year 2026 DR-15DSS period.
Fort Myers vs nearby cities
- Fort Myers6.5%
- Pembroke Pines7%
- Hialeah7%
- Delray Beach6.5%
- Coral Gables7%
- Miami Beach7%
- Palm Bay7%
- Orlando6.5%
- Daytona Beach6.5%
- Gainesville7.5%
- Tallahassee7.5%
Other Local City Network guides in the same state, nearest first.
Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Fort Myers?
6.5% for most purchases, effective January 1, 2026, per the Florida Department of Revenue - Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (DR-15DSS, R. 11/25).
What makes up the Fort Myers sales tax?
State 6%, County 0.5%.
How much tax is on a $100 purchase in Fort Myers?
$6.50 on a $100 purchase, for a total of $106.50.
Where does this rate come from?
Florida Department of Revenue - Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (DR-15DSS, R. 11/25). Rates can differ at some addresses (special districts) and for some items; check the official source for a specific address.
Source: Florida Department of Revenue - Discretionary Sales Surtax Information for Calendar Year 2026 (DR-15DSS, R. 11/25), effective January 1, 2026; checked 2026-11-07. Not tax advice.