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Gulf County commissioners ask staff to draft stronger short‑term rental enforcement
Summary
Commissioners asked staff to draft ordinance amendments and enforcement recommendations ahead of summer rental season, focusing on advertised occupancy, local contact requirements and false alarm penalties; formal amendments will return for public hearings.
Gulf County commissioners instructed staff to draft tighter rules for short‑term rentals and return with recommendations at the board's June meeting, citing advertisements that list illegal bedroom or occupancy numbers and a need for clearer enforcement tools.
The board discussed complaints about listings that advertise far higher sleeping capacity than permitted and the safety risks those conversions can create. One commissioner asked staff "to…
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