An AI-powered GovTech platform assists local authorities in improving adherence to short-term rental regulations and fostering equitable property taxation.
TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 1, 2025 — Deckard Technologies has assisted Florida counties in recouping millions of dollars in uncollected tax revenue over the past year, while also substantially enhancing short-term rental compliance.
With Florida communities persistently contending with the complexities of regulating short-term rentals, Deckard Technologies’ data intelligence platform is assisting local administrations in re-establishing fairness, accountability, and transparency within the rental sector.
Throughout the state, numerous vacation properties, ranging from beachfront residences to condominiums and cottages, function as commercial lodging businesses. However, a significant number of these remain unregistered or underreported, resulting in uncollected tax revenue and an uneven playing field for operators who comply.
Utilizing artificial intelligence and readily accessible public data, Deckard Technologies empowers counties to pinpoint unlicensed properties, confirm their compliance status, and retrieve funds crucial for essential public services.
In Monroe County, Florida, the collaboration with Deckard facilitated officials in discovering rental properties operating without mandatory registration. Through precise identification of these properties, the county recouped over $800,000 in outstanding taxes between April 2023 and March 2024. This achievement was realized without needing a collection arrangement with platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO; instead, the county independently secured the revenue via thorough identification and enforcement.
Marion County witnessed a dramatic surge in registered short-term rentals, escalating from 131 in early 2023 to exceeding 1,600 by early 2025, indicating a significant rise in compliance levels.
Tammy McCann, Marion County Department Clerk, stated, “Prior to partnering with Deckard Technologies, I spent countless hours independently identifying short-term rentals, managing to find only a few accounts. Their technology has entirely optimized this process and enabled us to more than double the number of registered rentals in Marion County.”
Nick Del Pego, CEO of Deckard Technologies, asserted, “Our objective is to serve as the most accountable and efficient data intelligence collaborator for local administrations. We do not generate novel data; rather, we arrange and scrutinize existing public information, much like a search engine. When a property owner promotes a rental online, it becomes part of the public domain, and we assist cities in interpreting this data responsibly. Deckard’s distinction lies in our secure and ethical data handling practices; we only share what is strictly necessary, and each step undergoes internal scrutiny to safeguard privacy and maintain public confidence. Local governments merit actionable insights that do not jeopardize the well-being of their communities.”
Deckard’s platform continuously monitors listings across numerous online channels, such as Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, and various regional vacation rental websites. Its AI-powered matching engine links each listing to validated property records, aerial photographs, and other open-source data, generating highly reliable outcomes that enable county personnel to make well-informed choices regarding enforcement and policy.
The company’s methodology enables local governments to adopt a proactive stance instead of a reactive one, offering instruments to pinpoint infractions, simplify registration and licensing procedures, and re-establish equilibrium in housing markets that have experienced swift growth in short-term rentals.
Building on the achievements in Marion and Monroe Counties, Deckard is collaborating with municipalities nationwide to replicate Florida’s framework for equitable, data-supported compliance. As numerous states encounter comparable housing and tourism challenges, the company’s leadership is confident that its technology can be instrumental in ensuring that all communities collect the revenue they are due, while simultaneously preserving residents’ quality of life.
McCann commented, “As a member of the Florida Tourism Development Tax Association, I can affirm that these issues are not exclusive to Marion County. Every community seeks effective strategies for managing short-term rentals responsibly, and having a dependable, data-driven partner like Deckard proves profoundly beneficial.”
Del Pego further stated, “We take pride in the fact that our platform extends beyond mere technology, focusing instead on civic influence. Our aim is to assist governments globally in comprehending their local rental environments, impartially enforcing regulations, and reinforcing the bedrock of public confidence essential for thriving communities.”
Established in 2018 and based in San Diego, Deckard Technologies offers AI-powered solutions that assist municipalities in overseeing short-term and long-term rentals, foreclosures, and unoccupied properties. Its core mission is to equip governments with the knowledge and resources necessary to optimize compliance and generate essential public funds. To learn more, visit.
About Deckard Technologies:
Deckard Technologies is a GovTech enterprise committed to aiding local governments in confronting residential property issues. Established in 2018, the company operates internationally, with offices in the U.S., Colombia, and Australia. By leveraging publicly accessible data, Deckard neither generates new listings nor listing data; instead, it indexes, arranges, and examines open-source information to transform disparate property-listing signals into practical intelligence. Deckard’s objective is to furnish cities and counties with the necessary tools to maximize adherence, unleash crucial public revenue, and safeguard the residents’ quality of life.
SOURCE Deckard Technologies