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Short-term rental rules in Inlet Beach, FL
How Inlet Beach regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- Annual county STR registration required ($300 per property)
- Affidavit of compliance with life-safety standards; county inspection on referral
- 24/7 local responsible party required
- No cap, no residency requirement, no minimum stay
Based on: str_certificate_required
Summary of the rule
An owner who wishes to rent a residential unit as a short-term vacation rental shall apply for and receive a short-term vacation rental certificate from Walton County and shall renew the certificate annually.
Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
Pending legislation
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