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Passed 2/1/24  

CS/SB 280: Vacation Rentals

GENERAL BILL by Fiscal Policy ; DiCeglie ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Mayfield

Vacation Rentals; Requiring advertising platforms to collect and remit specified taxes for certain vacation rental transactions; defining the term “ad...

02.02.24 01:14 PM - Comment(s)

Let me start by staying, these may be some unpopular facts, and opinions. 


Aside from operating a property maintenance company with 940 service properties between PCB and Destin, I also own STRs in Florida and two other states. A lot of what I am seeing ( and reading on faceboo...

01.30.24 10:50 AM - Comment(s)

Short-Term Vacation Rental Certification Program

CLICK ON THE BUTTON BELOW TO ACCESS THE APPLICATION PORTAL

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Please review the following documents and the tutorial below prior to submitting an application to ensure quick approval. 

Walton County STVR Certificate Application Checklist Form WCSTR 230...

01.19.24 04:20 PM - Comment(s)

On September 28, 2023, the Panama City Beach City Council passed Ordinance 1632 concerning the registration, reporting and inspection requirements for vacation rentals operating in the City. In many cases, the ordinance simply solidifies the rules and regulations under which short-term rentals were ...

01.19.24 04:20 PM - Comment(s)
What is required to obtain STR registration?

Required documents are:  

City of Destin Local Business Tax Receipt and Application. Please call 850-837-4242 or visit the Building Division for more information. 

Department of Business and Professional Regulation Dwelling license. This process ca...

01.19.24 04:10 PM - Comment(s)

On Aug. 1, 2023, the Bay County Board of County Commissioners passed Ordinance 23-18 concerning registration, 

reporting, and inspection requirements for vacation rentals operating in the unincorporated areas of the county. 

In many cases, the ordinance simply solidifies the rules and regula...

01.19.24 03:10 PM - Comment(s)