Fairhope, Alabama

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Baldwin County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100 minimum inside City Limits
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
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 / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Prohibited in R-1, R-2, R-3; allowed only in R-4, R-5, B-1, B-2, B-3a, B-3b

Official Sources

fairhopeal.gov/community/i-have-a-rental-house-what-is-my-responsibility-to-the-city
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Fairhope, Alabama

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Fairhope, Alabama are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100 minimum inside City Limit).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Fairhope, Alabama?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Fairhope, Alabama.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $100 minimum inside City Limit.

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

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