Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Seacrest, FL

Walton County requires annual registration for any dwelling rented for less than 30 days more than three times in a calendar year. Properties must be certified prior to advertising, and owners must provide a local responsible party/agent affidavit and adhere to safety/inspection checklists (SWFD). Operating without registration results in daily fines of $500.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Seacrest. 1) Apply online via Walton County’s Vacation Rental Registration portal (https://apply.mywcfl.rentals) and submit required forms including the Application Checklist, Affidavit of Compliance, and Agent Affidavit. 2) Pay the $300 initial/annual registration fee per property and provide required interior/exterior sketches and safety checklist materials. 3) Comply with fire-safety documentation (SWFD checklist) and renew annually according to the ZIP code-based schedule.

1) Apply online via Walton County’s Vacation Rental Registration portal (https://apply.mywcfl.rentals) and submit required forms including the Application Checklist, Affidavit of Compliance, and Agent Affidavit. 2) Pay the $300 initial/annual registration fee per property and provide required interior/exterior sketches and safety checklist materials. 3) Comply with fire-safety documentation (SWFD checklist) and renew annually according to the ZIP code-based schedule.