https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/destin/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Destin, FL. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/destin/ Destin updated its noise ordinance to clarify enforcement procedures for vacation rental properties and establish a tiered fine structure: $250 for first offense, $500 for second, and $1,000 for third and subsequent violations within a 12-month period. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT florida-destin-2024-10-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/destin/ Okaloosa County's tax collector actively monitors short-term rental listings to ensure all operators are registered for the 4% tourist development tax. Properties identified as operating without registration are contacted for back-tax collection. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT florida-destin-2024-02-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/florida/destin/ All vacation rentals in Destin must maintain a current Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) vacation rental license. The license requires a biennial inspection covering fire safety, pool barriers, and occupancy compliance. Non-licensed properties are subject to fines. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT florida-destin-2023-07-01