What are the key requirements for Navarre Beach hosts?

No platform collection: You must manually remit the 5% County TDT even if using Airbnb.

What should Navarre Beach hosts know about total tax is 12%: comprised?

Total tax is 12%: Comprised of 6% State, 1% local surtax, and 5% County TDT.

Are there rental limits in Navarre Beach?

Occupancy limit: Generally restricted to 2 people per bedroom plus 2 additional guests.

What are the key requirements for Navarre Beach hosts?

Local Contact: Must be available 24/7 and respond to complaints within 1 hour.

Navarre Beach, FL Short-Term Rental Regulation Guide

Eligibility4 rules

Navarre Beach does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
Navarre Beach allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, Duplex.
Navarre Beach prohibits STRs in the following property types: RV (outside licensed parks).
Navarre Beach allows STRs in the following zones: Residential, Commercial, Navarre Beach Special District.

Requirements8 rules

Navarre Beach STR warning: Local Contact: Must be available 24/7 and respond to complaints within 1 hour.
Navarre Beach STR warning: No platform collection: You must manually remit the 5% County TDT even if using Airbnb.
Navarre Beach STR warning: Total tax is 12%: Comprised of 6% State, 1% local surtax, and 5% County TDT.
Navarre Beach does not require STR registration.

Application process6 rules

Navarre Beach STR permit - Step 3: Open Santa Rosa County TDT Account. Register with the Santa Rosa County Clerk of Court for a Tourist Development Tax account. Note that Airbnb/Vrbo do not remit this for you. Required documents: FL Sales Tax Number, Property ID. Time: 3-5 days.

Fees & costs2 rules

Santa Rosa County charges a registration fee of $250 (annual).
Florida charges a registration fee of $170 (annual).

Taxes2 rules

Santa Rosa County charges a Transient Occupancy Tax of 0.05%.
Florida charges a state-level Transient Occupancy Tax of 0.07%.

Limits & restrictions2 rules

Santa Rosa County limits STRs to 365 nights per year.
Santa Rosa County limits STRs to a maximum of 10 guests.

Exemptions1 rule

Navarre Beach exempts the following from STR regulations: hotels and motels, long-term stays (30+ days), Stays over 6 months.

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