Walton County to Host Seminar on Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulations

Walton County – 02/27/26 – Walton County will be hosting an upcoming Short-Term Vacation Rental Seminar. This free educational event is designed for property owners, managers, and community members interested in learning about the County’s Vacation Rental Registration Program, including registration requirements, compliance standards, and related regulations.

The seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the South Walton Courthouse Annex BCC Board Room, located at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459.

Presentations from multiple County departments will cover essential topics such as:

•

Annual registration and renewal processes

•

Fire Life Safety Inspection Process by SWFD

•

Tourist Development Tax (TDT) obligations and more

Important Note: This is not a meeting of the Walton County Board of County Commissioners. Two or more Commissioners may attend as members of the public only. In compliance with Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Law (Chapter 286, Florida Statutes), no discussions or deliberations on official County business will take place among attending Commissioners.

The event is open to the public and free of charge. Attendees can hear directly from County staff, ask questions, and get practical guidance on staying compliant with the Vacation Rental Registration Program.

All short-term vacation rentals in Walton County (properties rented for less than 30 consecutive days more than three times per year), not a declared condominium, must maintain current annual registration.

For more details on the seminar or the Vacation Rental Registration Program, visit https://seminar.mywcfl.rentals or contact the Walton County Department of Planning & Development Services, Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration Program at stvr@mywaltonfl.gov or (850) 924-7887 (option 2).