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pastel stilted Gulf-front beach cottage with a metal roof in Destin, Florida
STR-legal legality checked 2026-05-12

Will Your Airbnb Qualify for a DSCR Loan in Destin, FL?

In Destin, short-term rentals are legal with local registration and no night cap. A typical 3-bedroom projects around $82,000/yr from comparable listings, and 9 STR lenders will qualify the loan on that projection with no rental history — run your exact address to see the cap-adjusted DSCR and which lenders’ floors you clear.

Emerald-coast beach market; STR-friendly with state preemption protecting existing rentals.

STR Feasibility EngineRevenue × legality × DSCR × lenders

We check the city’s current STR ordinance — caps, permits, primary-residence rules — and adjust revenue for it.

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Revenue band

Typical STR revenue in Destin

Annual gross revenue by bedroom count — median of 20 comparable listings within 1 mi, trailing 12 mo (AirROI + Rabbu comps, as of 2026-05-20).

BedroomsP25MedianP75
1 BR$35,000$45,000$55,000
2 BR$50,000$64,000$78,000
3 BR$64,000$82,000$100,000
4 BR$82,000$105,000$128,000
5 BR$99,000$127,000$155,000

The ordinance

Is short-term rental legal in Destin?

Florida requires a DBPR vacation-rental license plus local registration and tourist-development-tax collection.

State preemption (Fla. Stat. §509.032) limits new local bans, protecting the investor market; Destin regulates registration and safety rather than capping nights.

No night cap means projected beach-rental revenue is not adjusted down for legality.

Source: Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License / City of Destin registration · last checked 2026-05-12.

Worked example · $695,000 3BR, 25% down

1.52×cap-adjusted STR DSCR
9 lenders clear

Illustrative; run your exact address and price above for your numbers.

Living rates

Today’s STR DSCR rate range

STR-overlay rates (70–75% LTV), updated 2026-06-13. Estimates; not a commitment to lend.

760+ FICO
7.7%
+0.6% STR overlay
740-759 FICO
7.85%
+0.6% STR overlay
720-739 FICO
8.15%
+0.6% STR overlay
700-719 FICO
8.45%
+0.6% STR overlay
See the full living rates table →

FAQ

Destin STR financing questions

Is short-term rental legal in Destin?
Destin permits short-term rentals with state and local registration and tourist-development-tax collection. Florida law preempts most new local bans, and there is no night cap. (Source: Florida DBPR Vacation Rental License / City of Destin registration, as of 2026-05-12.) Always confirm current rules with the jurisdiction before purchasing.
How much does an Airbnb make in Destin?
A typical 3-bedroom projects around $82,000/yr from 20 comparable listings within 1 mi, trailing 12 months (AirROI + Rabbu comps). Revenue scales with bedroom count and amenities; lenders verify via Form 1007 or operating statements.
Do Destin lenders accept projected Airbnb income?
Yes — 9 STR-specialist lenders qualify on a market projection or a Form 1007, so you can buy before you have a rental history. Run the address to see which clear your DSCR.
Can I get a DSCR loan on an Airbnb with no rental history?
Yes. 9 of the 10 STR lenders we track qualify the loan on a market revenue projection (AirDNA/Rabbu) or an appraiser’s Form 1007 short-term-rent schedule, so no operating history is required for many programs.
What down payment and LTV do STR DSCR loans require?
Most STR DSCR programs want 25–30% down (70–75% LTV) — slightly more than a long-term-rental DSCR loan, reflecting the variability of nightly income. A stronger cap-adjusted DSCR and credit band can unlock the higher-LTV tier.
What DSCR do STR lenders require?
Most set a floor around 1.0 on the cap-adjusted DSCR (revenue ÷ PITIA). Some offer no-ratio or sub-1.0 STR programs at a premium for thinner deals. The engine shows your ratio against each lender’s specific floor.
Do lenders trust AirDNA or Rabbu revenue numbers?
Some STR-specialist lenders accept a data projection (AirDNA/Rabbu) directly; others want the same revenue expressed through an appraiser’s Form 1007. Either way, the comp count, radius, and trailing-12-month window behind the figure determine how defensible it is.
How does STR insurance affect my DSCR?
STR carriers price coverage materially higher than a standard landlord policy, so we model insurance higher than a long-term rental inside PITIA. That extra cost is a real DSCR haircut most pro-formas miss — the engine bakes it in.

Related

Destin STR laws Qualify with no history STR DSCR requirements

Legality: Short-term-rental rules change frequently and vary by city, county, and HOA. Legality shown reflects publicly available sources as of the date displayed; it is not legal advice or a permitting determination. Confirm current rules, permits, and HOA/condo restrictions with the local jurisdiction before purchasing.

Revenue: Projected revenue is an estimate from comparable listings and is not a forecast of your results. Lenders independently verify income, typically via appraisal (Form 1007/1008) or 12-month statements. This is not a loan decision or offer.

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