Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in Birmingham, AL (2026)

Whether Birmingham, AL permits short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local planning department at (205) 254-2211 to verify current STR rules — including whether hosting is permitted at all, registration requirements, and any local restrictions — before listing your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or a similar platform.

Statewide Preemption

Registration Requirements

Whether short-term rental registration is required in Birmingham has not been confirmed from official sources. Contact the local planning department or local building department to verify current registration requirements before hosting on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms.

Operational Rules

No specific operational rules listed for short-term rentals in Birmingham beyond standard property codes.

• •STR license required for all rentals of fewer than 30 consecutive days
• •License number must be displayed in unit and in all booking platform listings
• •Maximum occupancy: 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional guests
• •Noise ordinance compliance required
• •Off-street parking required for STR guests
• •Smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher required
• •Annual renewal required — license non-transferable

Penalties for Violations

Specific penalty amounts for STR violations in Birmingham are not listed. Contact the local planning department for enforcement information.

• ⚠$500 per day for operating without license
• ⚠License suspension for safety violations
• ⚠License revocation for repeated violations

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