https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/alabama/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Alabama markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/alabama/birmingham/ Alabama Tourism Department commissioned a study on the STR industry's economic contribution; findings may inform future discussion of a voluntary statewide registration framework. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT alabama-birmingham-2025-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/alabama/orange-beach/ Orange Beach increased enforcement of beach access, parking, and noise regulations during peak summer season, particularly around high-density vacation rental developments. Violations by STR operators can result in fines and rental license review. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT alabama-orange-beach-2024-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/alabama/birmingham/ County updated STR lodging tax collection requirements; all operators must register with the county and remit taxes from rental income monthly. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT alabama-birmingham-2024-06-01 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/orange-beach/ Baldwin County requires short-term rental operators to collect and remit the county lodging tax in addition to Alabama state lodging tax. The county tax collector actively identifies unregistered operators through listing platform data analysis. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT alabama-orange-beach-2024-04-01 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/birmingham/ City requires annual business license for all STR operators; fire safety compliance (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguisher) and noise ordinance adherence required. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT alabama-birmingham-2023-03-01 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 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/alabama/orange-beach/ The City of Orange Beach requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a rental license, which includes proof of property ownership or management authorization, safety compliance, and registration for municipal lodging tax collection. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT alabama-orange-beach-2023-01-01