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Destin residents eligible for free 2026 annual parking passes starting Jan. 5

Residents living within Destin city limits can obtain up to two free parking passes per household at City Hall, the Community Center or online.

Free annual parking passes are now available to Destin residents, providing access to paid parking areas across the city including Crystal Beach, Holiday Isle and the Harbor District.

  • Residents can pick up passes at Destin City Hall, the Destin Community Center or online at cityofdestin.com.

Each household may receive up to two passes. Applicants must present a valid driver’s license showing Destin residency along with vehicle tag and registration information.

The passes cover parking along Scenic Highway 98 in Crystal Beach, Gulf Shore Drive on Holiday Isle and the Destin Harbor District parking area.

  • A grace period runs through January, allowing residents to continue using their 2025 passes while applying for new ones, according to the city of Destin.

Other annual passes

Henderson Beach State Park passes are also available to city residents for $30 per household, with a discounted rate of $25 for seniors.

Joe’s Bayou Launch and Recovery passes are free for the first decal for city residents. Additional decals cost $50. Non-residents pay $205. Those seeking Joe’s Bayou passes must provide current vessel registration, trailer registration and a driver’s license.

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  1. I have been a Condo Owner for 50 years. I pay taxes just like full time residents. I am usually here during the winter months. I should be able to get a pass.

  2. Destin bureaucrats act like they are doing people a favor. Bunch of greedy narcissistic po’s. Everyone lives on average until approx 84. Those thieves will rob until the last day and nobody will remember their names bcs their names are worthless. No wonder God says their families will pay up through 3rd and 4th generations. Gross. Maybe they’ll get a stupid street sign named after them.

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