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Dallas County, AL vacation rental rules and taxes

Dallas County has no county lodgings tax in the state’s rate report, so the 4% state tax applies outside the cities. Selma, a civil rights history destination, adds 9% plus $2 a night, filed with the state. We found no short-term rental permits.

Checked against official sources November 5, 2026
County lodgings tax
None found
State lodgings tax
4%
Selma
13% + $2 a night

Valley Grande has a 3% town lodgings tax (7% total), filed with the state.

What to do

  1. Register for lodgings tax

    File the state 4% through My Alabama Taxes (Airbnb collects it on its bookings). Selma and Valley Grande add city taxes, both filed with the state.Source

  2. Then your city

    Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Selma

We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Selma’s code. Lodgings tax is 13% plus $2 a night (9% city plus a $2 room fee, and 4% state), all filed with the state through My Alabama Taxes since September 2026, so Airbnb collects it on its bookings.

Sources

A plain-language summary to help you prepare, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you apply. Spot something out of date? Email hello@licensedrental.com.