Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa permits short-term rentals by-right in specific Tourist Overlay Districts with a 45-night annual cap, while requiring a special exception for other residential areas.

To operate a short-term rental, you must obtain a business license, an STR permit, and maintain $1 million in specific liability insurance. While some areas near the University and lakes allow rentals automatically for up to 45 nights a year, most residential hosts must attend a public hearing with the Zoning Board of Adjustment to receive permission.