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Short-term rental permit cost in Panama City Beach, FL

Every figure below comes from the city itself, checked 2026-09-23.

Permitted, with conditions
First year
Application fee one-time$250.00
STR permit / registration annual$250.00
Business licence annual$50.00
Inspection one-time$75.00
First-year total$625.00
Every year after
Permit renewal annual$150.00
Business licence annual$50.00
Recurring annual$200.00

Combined lodging tax: not verified for this city yet.

Conditions attached

Source: https://www.pcbfl.gov/295/Short-Term-Rentals
Checked 2026-09-23 · Ordinance 1632

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