STR rules by city / Destin, FL
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Destin, FL short-term-rental rules
Destin, FL requires every short-term rental (property rented for fewer than 180 days) to hold an annual City STR Registration; it is unlawful to operate or advertise one without it.
What does Destin, FL require?
Destin, FL requires every short-term rental (property rented for fewer than 180 days) to hold an annual City STR Registration; it is unlawful to operate or advertise one without it.
How much is the Destin permit fee?
$500 for properties up to 2,499 sq. ft.; $600 for 2,500–4,999 sq. ft.; $700 for 5,000 sq. ft. or more. Non-refundable, paid annually.
How often do I renew?
Annual. All registrations expire on March 1 each year. Re-registration opens January 1; late fees apply after March 31 ($100) and after June 1 ($500).
What else should I know?
- Applies to single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes, and condominiums rented for fewer than 180 days.
- No owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement; overnight occupancy is capped at 2 adults per bedroom plus 4, up to a maximum of 24 people per house (enforced 10 p.m.–7 a.m.).
Source: City of Destin Code of Ordinances, Article VI — Registration of Short-Term Rentals (Sec. 13-105). Verified as of July 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Destin, FL short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Destin, FL?
- Destin, FL requires every short-term rental (property rented for fewer than 180 days) to hold an annual City STR Registration; it is unlawful to operate or advertise one without it.
- How much does a Destin short-term-rental permit cost?
- $500 for properties up to 2,499 sq. ft.; $600 for 2,500–4,999 sq. ft.; $700 for 5,000 sq. ft. or more. Non-refundable, paid annually.
- How often do I renew my Destin short-term-rental registration?
- Annual. All registrations expire on March 1 each year. Re-registration opens January 1; late fees apply after March 31 ($100) and after June 1 ($500).
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