Tourist Development Tax collection showed a 10.92% increase in South Walton for May 2025 compared with the previous year, with $7,191,075.31 in total reported TDT. FY25 Year-to-date (Oct. - May) South Walton is down 1.06% in TDT collections.
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 $32,837.85 for May 2025, representing a 17.66% decrease, or $4,694.78, compared with the previous year. FY25 Year-to-date (Oct. - May) North Walton is down 10.72% in TDT collections.
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 July 10, the number of active rental units in South Walton was 18,636 and North Walton was 885 for a total of 19,521.
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 $32,837.85 for May 2025, representing a 17.66% decrease, or $4,694.78, compared with the previous year. FY25 Year-to-date (Oct. - May) North Walton is down 10.72% in TDT collections.
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 July 10, the number of active rental units in South Walton was 18,636 and North Walton was 885 for a total of 19,521.