Code Compliance Hearings to include Short Term Rentals - Jun 24 2026 9:00 AM

The Walton County Code Compliance Hearing held on June 24, 2026, focused primarily on enforcement actions related to short-term rental regulations and property code violations. The hearing addressed multiple cases involving unregistered short-term vacation rentals and violations of land development codes, including failure to obtain required permits and improper placement of storage containers. In one case, a property owner was ordered to bring their short-term rental into compliance by June 26, 2026, or face a $500 per day fine plus an $89.20 administrative fee. Another case involved a property owner with an unpermitted storage container encroaching on setback requirements; the owner was given 30 days to comply or face a $175 per day fine and a $122 administrative fee. A third case concerned a property with junk, debris, and unpermitted structures; the owner was granted 90 days to achieve compliance or incur a $100 per day fine and a $122 administrative fee. The hearing emphasized the need for property owners to work with contractors and county officials to resolve permit and compliance issues. No new procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting.