Decatur, Alabama
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Morgan County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Permit Cap150 permits
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap150 per year in eligible residential zones
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- yes - residential areas subject to spacing and adjacency limits to prevent overconcentration; commercial zoning districts and riverfront properties follow different standards
Official Sources
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Decatur, Alabama
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Decatur, Alabama are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Decatur, Alabama?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Decatur, Alabama.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Decatur?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Decatur short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Decatur'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 Decatur, Morgan County, or Alabama authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.