What are the permit fees in Montgomery?

A separate Montgomery County lodging fee of $2.25 per room per night applies.

What should Montgomery hosts know about the 11% city tax is?

The 11% City tax is significantly higher than most other Alabama cities.

What zoning rules apply to STRs in Montgomery?

A major new STR ordinance is under review (Feb 2026) and may introduce zoning caps and stricter permits soon.

What should Montgomery hosts know about montgomery defines 'short-term' for tax?

Montgomery defines 'short-term' for tax purposes as stays under 180 days.

Montgomery, AL Short-Term Rental Regulations & Requirements

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Eligibility4 rules

Montgomery allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, Apartment.
Montgomery does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
Montgomery: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Montgomery: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.

Requirements8 rules

Montgomery does not require liability insurance for STR hosts, but it is strongly recommended.
Montgomery STR warning: Montgomery defines 'short-term' for tax purposes as stays under 180 days.
Montgomery requires STR registration. The permit is called "Business License". Apply through License and Revenue Division. Processing time: 1-2 weeks. Renewal is required.

Application process7 rules

Step-by-step guide to get an STR permit in Montgomery: Step 1: Register with the Alabama Department of Revenue - Obtain a state and local lodging tax account through My Alabama Taxes (MAT). Documents needed: Federal Employer ID or Social Security Number. Estimated time: 3-5 days. More info: https://myalabamataxes.alabama.gov/ Step 2: Apply for City Business License - Submit a business license application to the Montgomery License and Revenue Division. Select the appropriate rental property category (typically 532304). Documents needed: Business License Application, Photo ID. Estimated time: 1 week. Cost: 150. More info: https://www.montgomeryal.gov/work/license-and-revenue Step 3: Set Up Tax Remittance - Verify if your booking platform (Airbnb/VRBO) collects and remits the 11% city tax and 4% state tax. You remain responsible for the $2.25/night county fee if not handled by the platform. Estimated time: 1 day. More info: https://www.montgomeryal.gov/work/license-and-revenue/tax-forms

Fees & costs1 rule

Montgomery charges a registration fee of $150 (annual).

Taxes3 rules

Montgomery charges a City Lodging Tax of 0.11%. This applies to stays under 180 days. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax. Note: Airbnb and VRBO remit the 11% city and 4% state tax; however, hosts should verify the $2.25 county room fee is handled.
Montgomery: The 11% City tax is significantly higher than most other Alabama cities.

Limits & restrictions4 rules

Montgomery limits stays to a maximum of 179 nights.
Montgomery enforces quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
Montgomery: A separate Montgomery County lodging fee of $2.25 per room per night applies.
Montgomery: A major new STR ordinance is under review (Feb 2026) and may introduce zoning caps and stricter permits soon.

Safety requirements1 rule

Montgomery requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, Compliance with International Building Code 2024.

Penalties3 rules

Montgomery enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Varies by business license delinquency. Permit may be revoked for violations.
Montgomery: Montgomery defines 'short-term' for tax purposes as stays under 180 days.
Montgomery: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.

Exemptions2 rules

Montgomery: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
Montgomery exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays.

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