Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Navarre, FL

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Navarre, FL. Navarre is an unincorporated area of Santa Rosa County where STRs are treated as transient rentals. Operators must collect and remit a total of 12% in taxes (5% County Tourist Development Tax, 6% State Sales Tax, and 1% local surtax) and must register and file monthly returns independently, as platforms do not remit the county TDT. Compliance with county zoning, code enforcement, and any private HOA or condominium deed restrictions is required. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Navarre is an unincorporated area of Santa Rosa County where STRs are treated as transient rentals. Operators must collect and remit a total of 12% in taxes (5% County Tourist Development Tax, 6% State Sales Tax, and 1% local surtax) and must register and file monthly returns independently, as platforms do not remit the county TDT. Compliance with county zoning, code enforcement, and any private HOA or condominium deed restrictions is required.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Navarre.

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Navarre, FL, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform, and no permit is currently required. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Navarre are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Navarre. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.