Tourist Development Tax collection showed a 10.64% decrease in South Walton for January 2025 compared with the previous year, with $1,228,172.30 in total reported TDT.
The Tourist Development Tax, or bed tax, is a 5% tax collected on hotels, condos, and other short-term rentals south of Choctawhatchee Bay. It is the best way to gauge visitation and demand trends in South Walton. The revenue supports tourism marketing and beach operations efforts, including cleaning and maintaining beaches, employing lifeguards, destination improvements, and preservation initiatives.
Tourist Development Tax collection on short-term rental accommodations north of the Choctawhatchee Bay totaled $20,062.58 for January 2025. Collections for January represent a 28.72% decrease, or $5,389.44, compared with the previous year.
The Tourist Development Tax, or bed tax, for the reporting period is a 3% tax collected on hotels, condos, and other short-term rentals north of the Choctawhatchee Bay. It is the best way to gauge visitation and demand trends.
As of Dec. 2, 2024, the number of active rental units in South Walton was 19,201 and North Walton was 812 for a total of 20,013 (Current activity is not available as Clerk's office is still working on this reporting capability in the new tax portal).
The Tourist Development Tax, or bed tax, is a 5% tax collected on hotels, condos, and other short-term rentals south of Choctawhatchee Bay. It is the best way to gauge visitation and demand trends in South Walton. The revenue supports tourism marketing and beach operations efforts, including cleaning and maintaining beaches, employing lifeguards, destination improvements, and preservation initiatives.
Tourist Development Tax collection on short-term rental accommodations north of the Choctawhatchee Bay totaled $20,062.58 for January 2025. Collections for January represent a 28.72% decrease, or $5,389.44, compared with the previous year.
The Tourist Development Tax, or bed tax, for the reporting period is a 3% tax collected on hotels, condos, and other short-term rentals north of the Choctawhatchee Bay. It is the best way to gauge visitation and demand trends.
As of Dec. 2, 2024, the number of active rental units in South Walton was 19,201 and North Walton was 812 for a total of 20,013 (Current activity is not available as Clerk's office is still working on this reporting capability in the new tax portal).