Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Carrabelle, FL

Short-term/transient lodging is restricted to commercial/mixed zoning (C-2, C-3, C-4) and requires site plan, stormwater, and wastewater review. No specific primary-residence, minimum-stay, or occupancy caps for typical STRs were identified in the county code text.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Carrabelle. 1) Confirm property zoning and submit a development application/site plan to Franklin County Planning & Building including lot dimensions, parking, and wastewater permits. 2) Obtain Planning & Zoning Commission approval and necessary building permits/inspections. 3) Secure a state transient/vacation rental license from the Florida DBPR before beginning operations.

1) Confirm property zoning and submit a development application/site plan to Franklin County Planning & Building including lot dimensions, parking, and wastewater permits. 2) Obtain Planning & Zoning Commission approval and necessary building permits/inspections. 3) Secure a state transient/vacation rental license from the Florida DBPR before beginning operations.