Tourist Development Tax collection showed a 16.58% increase in South Walton for June 2022 compared with the previous year. Total collections for June 2022 were $11,270,295.19.

The Tourist Development Tax, or bed tax, is a five percent tax collected on hotels, condos, and other short-term rentals south of Choctawhatchee Bay. It is the best way to gauge visitation and demand trends in South Walton. The revenue supports tourism marketing and beach operations efforts, including cleaning and maintaining beaches, lifeguards, destination improvements, and preservation initiatives.

Tourist Development Tax collection on short-term rental accommodations north of the Choctawhatchee Bay totaled $30,321.69 for June 2022. June's collections represent a 25.14% decrease compared with the previous year. 

The Tourist Development Tax, or bed tax, is a two percent tax collected on hotels, condos, and other short-term rentals north of the Choctawhatchee Bay. It is the best way to gauge visitation and demand trends.

Walton County has named Matt Algarin as its new Tourism Director. Prior to his new role, Algarin, who has been with the organization since 2017, served as the department's director of communications.

CLICK HERE to read the official press release.

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Are you curious about how the tourism economy in Walton County supports the community? CLICK HERE to learn more. 

The safety of Walton County remains at the forefront of our minds. We've created a COVID-19 Travel Updates page on our website to share information about safely traveling to Walton County. This page is updated as new information becomes available.