Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Madison, AL

No — Airbnb-style short-term rentals are not allowed in Madison, AL. Short-term rentals (rentals of less than 30 days) are currently not an approved use type in the City’s Zoning Ordinance or City Code. There are no specific zoning districts where they are permitted, and the city does not currently collect lodging taxes or require specific STR permits. The ban applies to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.), not just Airbnb. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals (rentals of less than 30 days) are currently not an approved use type in the City’s Zoning Ordinance or City Code. There are no specific zoning districts where they are permitted, and the city does not currently collect lodging taxes or require specific STR permits.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Madison.

No. Because Madison, AL prohibits this type of short-term rental, the ban covers Vrbo just as it covers Airbnb and Booking.com — switching platforms does not change the legal status. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Madison are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Madison. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.