Cardiff, Alabama

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Jefferson County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

State-level data: No city- or county-specific STR ordinance found. Showing Alabama statewide rules (tax, registration, and any state preemption) that apply here.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT4% or 5% state lodgings tax depending on county, plus local taxes ranging 1%-13%

Official Sources

revenue.alabama.gov/tax-types/lodgings-tax/
Data confidence: 50%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Cardiff, Alabama

Cardiff has no city- or county-specific short-term-rental ordinance, so Alabama statewide rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 4% or 5% state lodgi applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Cardiff, Alabama?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Cardiff, Alabama.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Cardiff?

Short-term rentals in Cardiff are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 4% or 5% state lodgi.

Where do these Cardiff short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Cardiff's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Cardiff, Jefferson County, or Alabama authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.