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Gulf County, FL vacation rental rules and taxes

Gulf County’s 5% tourist tax goes to the Tax Collector, and Airbnb and VRBO don’t collect it. Outside the two cities, vacation rentals need a $100 yearly Short-Term Rental Business License with a county building inspection, and coastal rentals must follow twice-weekly trash rules.

Checked against official sources November 5, 2026
Tourist development tax
5%
State sales tax 7% (6% plus the 1% surtax).Source
Platforms
Don’t file it for you
County license
$100 a year
Unincorporated areas; inspection first.Source
DBPR renewal
June 1
District 6.Source

What to do

  1. Register for the tourist tax

    Register with the Tax Collector through the GovOS portal and file every period.Source

  2. Then your area

    Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, St. Joe Beach, and WindMark need the county license. Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Port St. Joe

Port St. Joe has no vacation rental ordinance, but rentals need a city business license ($25 to $100). The county’s license doesn’t apply inside the city. You need the DBPR license and the county tourist tax.

Full guide

Unincorporated Gulf

Unincorporated Gulf County, including Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, and St. Joe Beach, requires a $100 yearly Short-Term Rental Business License (rentals under 30 days). The county building department inspects each unit every year, and the license isn’t issued until it passes. Coastal rentals need twice-weekly trash pickup and enough 96-gallon carts.

Full guide

Wewahitchka

Wewahitchka has no published rental rules, but the county says rentals need a city business license. Ask City Hall before you list.

Sources

A plain-language summary to help you prepare, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you apply. Spot something out of date? Email hello@licensedrental.com.