Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Jackson County, AL

Short-term rentals are allowed in Scottsboro subject to a permit and business license. Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom, and one parking space per bedroom is required with no overnight street parking allowed. Properties must have code-compliant smoke/CO detectors and $1,000,000 in liability insurance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Jackson County. 1. Submit an application to the Building Inspections Department with a $25 fee, including owner/emergency contact info and a sworn statement of code compliance. 2. Provide required documents: driver's license, property deed, list of platforms, and a $1,000,000 liability insurance certificate. 3. Obtain a city business license and renew the STR permit annually by December 31.

1. Submit an application to the Building Inspections Department with a $25 fee, including owner/emergency contact info and a sworn statement of code compliance. 2. Provide required documents: driver's license, property deed, list of platforms, and a $1,000,000 liability insurance certificate. 3. Obtain a city business license and renew the STR permit annually by December 31.