Short Term Vacation Rental Requirements

Notice to existing Short Term Vacation Rental Unit owners and operators:

Walton County is in process of developing the necessary staffing and operational systems to implement the certificate requirement of the ordinance. This implementation is expected to take several months and beginning during the month of May (2023) existing short term vacation rentals will be notified on a rolling geographic basis that registration is required and available.  

Walton County Short Term Vacation Rental Certificate Program and Neighborhood Compatibility Ordinance 

Download Ordinance (Adopted January 24, 2023)

Walton County Livability and Tourism Coordinator Contact Info (Coming Soon)

Online Short Term Vacation Rental Certificate Application (Link Coming Soon)
 

Walton County Short Term Vacation Rental Guidebook (Coming Soon)


Short Term Vacation Rental Unit Posting Materials

Beach Safety Toolkit from Visit South Walton
Walton County Noise Ordinance

Helpful Links

Florida Statutes Chapter 509
Florida Administrative Code Chapter 61C
Florida Administrative Code Chapter 69A
Walton County Clerk of Courts – Tourist Development Tax Payment
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation – Vacation Rental – Dwelling License