Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Perdido Key, FL

Airbnb listings are allowed in Perdido Key, FL, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Perdido Key, FL under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Perdido Key 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 Perdido Key. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.