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Unincorporated Gulf County requires all short-term vacation rentals to obtain an annual certificate and undergo safety inspections. The county enforces strict occupancy limits and requires a local responsible party to be available 24/7.
Score: 10 (restrictive)
To host an Airbnb in unincorporated Gulf County, you must first get your state licenses from Florida's DBPR and the Department of Revenue. You then need to apply for a County STVR Certificate, which costs $400 and must be renewed every year. You are limited in how many guests you can have based on your bedroom count, and you must have a local person ready to answer any noise or trash complaints within one hour. Even if Airbnb pays your 5% local tourist taxes for you, you still have to file a monthly report with the County Clerk.
Permit Required
Yes
Night Limit
None
Primary Residence
Not Required
Total Tax Rate
0.1%
Permit Fee
$400
Processing Time
2-4 weeks
Disclaimer
Regulatory information is AI-researched 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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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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