https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/alabama/gulf-shores/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Gulf Shores, AL. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/alabama/gulf-shores/ Gulf Shores increased code enforcement staffing during summer months to address noise and occupancy complaints at vacation rental properties. Operators can face fines for violations and license suspension for repeat offenses. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT alabama-gulf-shores-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/alabama/gulf-shores/ Short-term rental operators in Gulf Shores must collect Alabama state lodging tax (4%) and Baldwin County lodging tax. The City of Gulf Shores also imposes a municipal lodging tax. Total lodging tax on rental receipts is typically 14–16% when all state, county, and city layers are combined. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT alabama-gulf-shores-2023-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/alabama/gulf-shores/ The City of Gulf Shores requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a city rental license, which includes a safety inspection, proof of property ownership or management authorization, and registration for municipal lodging tax collection. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT alabama-gulf-shores-2023-01-01