Step 1
State Sales Tax Registration
Register with the Florida Department of Revenue for a Sales Tax Certificate to collect and remit the 6% state sales tax and 1% county surtax.
1-2 weeks$5
Documents needed
- SSN or EIN
- Property Details
Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
Grayton Beach is an unincorporated community governed by Walton County, which requires all short-term rentals to obtain a county-level Vacation Rental Certificate in addition to state licensing.
Property owners must register with both the State of Florida and Walton County to legally host short-term guests. Requirements include a designated local contact available 24/7 who can respond within one hour, specific safety equipment like emergency lighting, and strictly defined occupancy based on the home's square footage.
Step-by-step guide for Grayton Beach
Register with the Florida Department of Revenue for a Sales Tax Certificate to collect and remit the 6% state sales tax and 1% county surtax.
Apply for a Vacation Rental - Dwelling or Condo license through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Register with the Walton County Clerk of Courts to collect and remit the 5% Tourist Development Tax.
Submit an application to the Walton County Planning Department, including a required Affidavit of Compliance and property sketches.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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