Callaway, Florida

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bay County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Bay County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
850 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250 initial inspection fee; $150 renewal fee
Renewalannually
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap850 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Callaway, Florida

Callaway, Florida has no separate city ordinance, so Bay County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250 initial inspection fee; $).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Callaway, Florida?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Callaway, Florida.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Callaway?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $250 initial inspection fee; $.

Where do these Callaway short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Callaway's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Callaway, Bay County, or Florida authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.