Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Perdido Key, FL

Escambia County requires registration and remittance of a 5% Tourist Development Tax (TDT) for any rental of living quarters for six months or less. Property-specific registration with the Escambia County Clerk is mandatory, though official TDT documents do not specify occupancy limits, minimum-night stays, or primary-residence requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Perdido Key. 1) Download and complete the Escambia County Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Property Registration Form and submit it to the Clerk’s TDT office via email (tdt@escambiaclerk.com) or mail. 2) Once the Clerk creates an Excise account, file monthly TDT returns and remit the 5% tax via the Excise Online Tourist Development Tax System.

1) Download and complete the Escambia County Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Property Registration Form and submit it to the Clerk’s TDT office via email (tdt@escambiaclerk.com) or mail. 2) Once the Clerk creates an Excise account, file monthly TDT returns and remit the 5% tax via the Excise Online Tourist Development Tax System.