Huntsville

Short-term rentals in Huntsville are regulated as motels under the city's zoning code and are generally prohibited in most residential districts. To operate legally, hosts must secure zoning approval, obtain a city business license, and remit a 9% lodging tax plus a $2 per room, per night surcharge.

To host an Airbnb in the City of Huntsville, you must first verify that your property is in a zone that allows 'transient lodging'—most residential neighborhoods are actually off-limits. If your zone is approved, you are required to get a city business license and register to pay taxes. You'll need to collect a 9% lodging tax from your guests along with a $2 per-room nightly fee, which you'll report to the city monthly.