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Jen

Beach Fanatic
Mar 22, 2006
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Santa Rosa Beach FL
Tourist Development Tax collection showed a 10.91% decrease in South Walton for March 2025 compared with the previous year, with $5,021,168.15 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 $21,590.28 for March 2025. Collections for March represent a 1.48% increase, or $315.05, 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.
 

PJJ

Beach Lover
Oct 27, 2007
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Is there data on the number of STRs? Historical would be nice too to show how bad this is on a per unit basis.
 
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