On Aug. 1, 2023, the Bay County Board of County Commissioners passed Ordinance 23-18 concerning registration, reporting, and inspection requirements for vacation rentals operating in the unincorporated areas of the county. In many cases, the ordinance simply solidifies the rules and regulations under which short-term rentals were already operating.
Failure to register and successfully pass an inspection can result in code violations being issued and referred to the magistrate for non-compliance.
High-rise condominium units and apartment complexes are currently exempt from the requirements of the short-term rental ordinance. Only one, two, three and four-family unit structures are included.
To register, request an inspection, report a violation, or an unregistered property Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR), please click here.
