Freeport, Florida

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Walton County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Walton County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$300.00/property (individual); $227.00/property (community)
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

mywaltonfl.gov/1386/Vacation-Rental-Certification-Program
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Freeport, Florida

Freeport, Florida has no separate city ordinance, so Walton County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $300.00/property (individual);).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Freeport, Florida?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Freeport, Florida.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Freeport?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $300.00/property (individual);.

Where do these Freeport short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Freeport's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Freeport, Walton County, or Florida authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.