Tourist Development Tax collection showed a 5.48% increase in South Walton for October 2024 compared with the previous year. Total collections for October 2024 in South Walton were 4,105,176.82.
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 $29,002.80 for October 2024. Collections for October represent a 5.60% increase, or $1,025.49 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 Nov. 1, the number of active rental units in South Walton was 19,493 and North Walton was 814 for a total of 20,307.
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 $29,002.80 for October 2024. Collections for October represent a 5.60% increase, or $1,025.49 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 Nov. 1, the number of active rental units in South Walton was 19,493 and North Walton was 814 for a total of 20,307.