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Gulf County steps up short-term rental enforcement; city jurisdiction limits inspections
Summary
County staff reported revenue gains and enforcement progress for short-term rental registration and safety inspections, but said inspection authority is limited to unincorporated areas and that tracking non‑arm’s-length or private arrangements remains difficult.
County staff and commissioners discussed short-term rental enforcement, tax collection and inspection challenges on April 22, saying progress has increased collections but that gaps remain where rentals operate without registration or through private arrangements.
Mark Scott, who oversees county short-term rental work, said the county’s short-term rental revenue was "like $35,850 up from where we're last year," reflecting improved collection and…
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