Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Scottsboro, AL

Short-term residential rentals are permitted within Scottsboro city limits but are regulated by Article I (applies to rentals for less than 30 days). Key constraints: annual permit required with occupancy limited to two persons per bedroom (or fire marshal determination); one parking space per bedroom on-property; mandatory code-compliant smoke/CO alarms, posted emergency info/floor plan, compliance with minimum property maintenance/building codes, proof of no outstanding taxes/violations, and required liability insurance of $1,000,000. Owner must list platforms and notify adjacent properties.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Scottsboro. 1) Apply on a form prepared by the Building Inspections Department and pay a $25 nonrefundable application fee; 2) Submit ID, deed/legal possession instrument, list of rental platforms, sworn statement/attestations (smoke/CO compliance, posted emergency plan, zoning compliance, adjacent-neighbor notice, no outstanding taxes/violations), and a certificate of liability insurance ($1,000,000) with 30-day notice to City Clerk for cancellation; 3) Upon review and approval the Director of Building Inspections (or designee) issues an annual short-term rental permit that expires December 31; a separate City business license is also required.

1) Apply on a form prepared by the Building Inspections Department and pay a $25 nonrefundable application fee; 2) Submit ID, deed/legal possession instrument, list of rental platforms, sworn statement/attestations (smoke/CO compliance, posted emergency plan, zoning compliance, adjacent-neighbor notice, no outstanding taxes/violations), and a certificate of liability insurance ($1,000,000) with 30-day notice to City Clerk for cancellation; 3) Upon review and approval the Director of Building Inspections (or designee) issues an annual short-term rental permit that expires December 31; a separate City business license is also required.