Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Abbeville, AL

Short-term vacation rentals are not named explicitly but the city's Code of Ordinances includes licensing categories for 'Tourist homes, roominghouses' (per room license) and 'Hotels or Motels'; operators must obtain applicable city business/license and comply with development/building permit and fire/life-safety code requirements. The code does not state occupancy caps, primary-residence rules, minimum-night stays, host-presence requirements, or platform registration requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Abbeville. 1) Obtain a city business/license from the City (city clerk) in the category that applies ('Tourist homes, roominghouses' charged per room as listed in the city's license schedule). 2) If development or structural work is involved, apply to the Building Inspector for a development/building permit (submission of plans and required elevation/certification where applicable). 3) Comply with adopted fire and life-safety codes and any required inspections/certifications before operation. (Fees: tourist homes/roominghouses listed at $15.00 per room; hotels/motels license $100.00; other license fees shown in city schedule.)

1) Obtain a city business/license from the City (city clerk) in the category that applies ('Tourist homes, roominghouses' charged per room as listed in the city's license schedule). 2) If development or structural work is involved, apply to the Building Inspector for a development/building permit (submission of plans and required elevation/certification where applicable). 3) Comply with adopted fire and life-safety codes and any required inspections/certifications before operation. (Fees: tourist homes/roominghouses listed at $15.00 per room; hotels/motels license $100.00; other license fees shown in city schedule.)