Bay County
short-term rental taxes.

1. To do
   Meet the local rental conditions

   Bay County allows short-term rentals with conditions, such as zoning, caps or owner occupancy. Check that your address qualifies before you list.

2. To do
   Get the Bay County short-term rental license or registration

   The record does not state the fee or term. The licensing office lists both.

3. To do
   Register for your Florida sales tax account

   Sales tax and any discretionary sales surtax on transient rentals are always reported and paid to the Florida Department of Revenue (Form DR-15), so you need a Department sales tax account. Confirm registration and any county tourist tax account before renting.

   State source

4. To do
   Collect and remit the 5% Bay County occupancy tax yourself

   The record says booking platforms do not collect it, so you add it to every booking, platform and direct, and pay it to the authority.

5. To do
   File monthly returns

   The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source