Dothan, Alabama

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Dale County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance CapSTCRs shall not be located within 250 feet of another STCR
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • STRRs permitted by right in A-C, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-A, B-1; STCRs require special exception in A-C, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and are by right in R-A and B-1; STCRs must not be within 250 feet of another STCR

Official Sources

dothan.org/777/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Dothan, Alabama

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Dothan, Alabama are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Dothan, Alabama?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Dothan, Alabama. The property must be owner-occupied.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Dothan?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

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

These details are verified against Dothan'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 Dothan, Dale County, or Alabama authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.