Gulf County, FL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Short-Term Rental?
A Short-Term Rental, also known as a vacation rental, is the rental of a legally licensed dwelling unit for overnight stays on all transient rentals of 6 months or less per occurrence.
Who needs to register to pay for a Short-Term Rental License?
Any owner renting a dwelling unit for overnight stays on all transient rentals of 6 months or less per occurrence is required to register to pay the Tourist Development Tax. It is the owner(s)’ responsibility to know and comply with all ordinances, resolutions and regulations that apply to short term rentals within Gulf County, FL.
What is the Tourist Development Tax?
This is a 5% tax on your gross short-term rents. Hotels also pay this tax. Gross short-term rent includes all considerations received for occupancy including all non-optional fees (other than taxes) such as booking/reservation fees; cleaning fees; pet charges; fees for extra vehicles, people or beds; etc.; and any amounts received from Lodging intermediaries.
When is the Tourist Development Tax due?
Tourist Development Tax payments are due monthly no later than the 20th of the month following the end of the prior month. If there was no rental activity for the entire month, you are still required to remit "zero" in the system.
How is penalty and interest calculated on late payments?
PENALTIES: Delinquent one month, the penalty is a minimum of $50 or 10% of the tax due. The Penalty shall not exceed 50% of Total Tax Due for the filing period.
INTEREST: 12% of taxes due per year or portion of month calculated beginning the first day of delinquency.
Is the County working with Airbnb?
No. Airbnb does not collect or remit Tourist Development Tax to Gulf County, FL on behalf of property owners and/or authorized agents.
Is the County working with Vrbo?
No. Vrbo does not collect or remit Tourist Development Tax to Gulf County, FL on behalf of property owners and/or authorized agents.
What are my Tourist Tax Responsibilities if my Property Is managed by a Property Management?
Your property management company should be collecting and remitting taxes for your property’s rental under their Tax ID number. If so, you are not required to file your own tax returns with Gulf County (although you may be required to register with the Florida Department of Revenue). Also, please be aware that, under Florida Law, property owners are still responsible for sales taxes even if a property manager fails to collect or remit the tax.
Can I pay by credit card?
Yes! We accept all major credit cards. A convenience fee of 3% or $0.50 will be assessed, with ever is greater.
Can I pay by e-check?
Yes! You can select e-check during checkout. A convenience fee of $1.00 will be assessed. In doing so, you authorize your bank to send the payment electronically to Gulf County, FL. The County does not pull the money from your account, ever.
I need to close my account. What do I do?
Per Gulf County, Florida's guidelines, a Closure form must be submitted for any account requesting an account closure, as GovOS Support is not directly authorized to close Gulf County accounts.
To complete your Closure Request form, please login to your account at https://gulfcountyfl.munirevs.com/ and navigate to the Manage Your Accounts section on the bottom left side of your Business Center/Action Center homepage. On the next page, you will click the link titled "Business Closure Form" to complete and submit your Business Closure form.
Once your Closure form has been submitted, the County will receive a notification to review your request for approval. Once approved, you will receive an email notifying you of the approval status for your closure.
If you should have additional questions regarding what information is required on your Closure form or should need to follow up on the status of your request approval once the form has been submitted, please contact Gulf County directly at tdctaxes@gulfcounty-fl.gov or 850-229-6116.
Please note that all outstanding Tourist Development Tax Forms are still required to be submitted and are subject to Penalty and Interest if not filed in a timely manner.
How do I amend a return?
Tax form amendment requests are processed by the local jurisdiction upon request from the account holder. The GovOS support team is not authorized to amend returns.
Please email Gulf County at tdctaxes@gulfcounty-fl.gov requesting to file an amended return.
In the email please include:
If you would like to follow up on your amendment request, please contact Gulf County at tdctaxes@gulfcounty-fl.gov or call (850) 229-6116.
What types of assistance can GovOS provide for me?
GovOS can assist you with site navigation and technical questions pertaining to the GovOS site. You can reach GovOS at blt.str.support@govos.com and by phone at (888) 751-1911.
Where are my tax forms? My Action Center is empty.
Your tax forms will be available on the 1st day of the month following the last day of the tax period. For example, the June 2025 tax forms will be available in your Action Center on July 1. If you do not see the forms you expected, simply contact GovOS support for assistance.
Can I manage multiple properties with one login?
Yes - to do so, click Add accounts from your user login under Manage Your Account(s). You will need your six-digit Account Number and the GovOS Activation Code to connect to an existing property record.
Can a property have more than one user?
Yes, each property can have an unlimited number of users. Each user is required to provide the six-digit Account Number and the GovOS Activation code to be authorized to connect to an existing property record.
I did not receive, or I misplaced the letter with my activation code. What do I do?
Contact GovOS blt.str.support@govos.com or by phone at (888) 751-1911 for assistance. You will need to confirm account details to be verified for the account.
Can I file a Zero File tax return through GovOS?
To file a zero-file tax form, select your tax form from your Action Center. Then, complete the required information on the remittance, including Gross Rents and any deductions. You will be prompted to confirm your desire to complete the return as a Zero File return.
What payment types are accepted by the County through GovOS?
The County accepts e-check as well as all major credit cards.
Can I schedule a payment in GovOS?
For your security, GovOS does not store any payment information in the system. You will need to enter your desired payment information each time you check out.
How do I change the User on a Property?
All users need to register, just as you did, by going to the home page for that jurisdiction (i.e. https://gulfcountyfl.munirevs.com). They will click on the "Register here!" link under "Log In" button. They will also need the six-digit account number and Activation Code for the property.
I forgot my password. What do I do?
From the Log In page, click the “Forgot your password?” link and follow the instructions that will be e-mailed to the User’s registered e-mail address.
Do I have to login to GovOS to see my alerts and reminders?
No. All alerts are e-mailed to your authenticated e-mail address. When you login to the system, you will also see any open alerts that need to be addressed in your Action Center.
For Assistance, Contact GovOS Support
blt.str.support@govos.com
(888) 751-1911
When contacting support, be sure to include the jurisdiction (Gulf County, FL) and your account number in all emails or voicemails. This will help us assist you as promptly as possible. Thanks!
