City of Destin identifies nearly 3,900 condo short‑term rentals via state RISE database; potential $1.9M in registrations
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Summary
City staff reported Nov. 3 that a RISE data match identified 3,887 condominium short‑term rental units not previously in Destin’s registration system, representing an upper‑bound of about $1.9 million in registration fees at $500 per unit.
City staff told the Destin City Council on Nov. 3 that a recent data match using the Florida Department of Revenue's RISE (Registration Information Sharing Exchange) database identified 3,887 short‑term rental condominium units that were not previously in the city's registration system.
At $500 per registration, staff said the newly identified units extrapolate to roughly $1.9 million in potential registration fees, though actual revenue will depend on final registration compliance. Staff reported they have already contacted many of the owners identified and said almost 1,100 condo registrations have been submitted since the outreach began.
Staff explained the RISE program lets local governments exchange data with the Department of Revenue to identify short‑term rental units that may be remiss in local registration. The city plans to employ printed QR‑code cards, modeled after the county's approach, to help link unit owners to the registration portal.
Why it matters: identifying previously unregistered short‑term rental units can increase recurring local revenue and improve enforcement of local registration rules. Council members praised staff for the work to identify the units and the low‑cost method of outreach.
Next steps: staff will continue outreach, send registration materials and QR cards to identified owners, and report results to the council.