Short-Term Rental Regulations in Alabama

State Overview
Alabama has no state preemption of local STR regulation. Local governments exercise primary regulatory authority over short-term rentals. The state imposes a 4% State Lodgings Tax in addition to any local taxes.

Cities in Alabama

City Permit Tax Rate Day Limit Primary Res.
Birmingham ✓ Required 17.5%+ No limit No →
Daphne ✓ Required 10% No limit No →
Gulf Shores ✓ Required 16% No limit No →
Montgomery ✓ Required 15% No limit No →
Orange Beach ✓ Required 16% No annual cap · per-stay limit No →
Phenix City ✓ Required 15% No limit No →
Prattville ✓ Required 15.5%+ No limit No →

Alabama's STR Landscape

Alabama does not have a uniform STR framework, leaving regulation to individual municipalities. The state imposes a 4% State Lodgings Tax in addition to local taxes.

Regulation varies significantly across cities. Tax rates vary from 10% to 17.5% + $3/night per room.

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