LicensedRental

Alabama county rules

Jackson County, AL vacation rental rules and taxes

Jackson County adds a 2% lodgings tax plus $1 a night (filed with the state). Scottsboro requires a $25 yearly short-term rental permit and a business license.

Checked against official sources November 5, 2026
County lodgings tax
2% + $1 a night
Administered by the state.Source
State lodgings tax
5%
Market
About 125 listings
Scottsboro 102, Langston 22.Source

Stevenson (5%), Bridgeport (6%), and Hollywood (5%) also levy town lodgings taxes; we found few listings there.

What to do

  1. Register for the county lodgings tax

    File the 2% county tax and $1 nightly fee with the state through My Alabama Taxes, along with the 5% state tax.Source

  2. Then your city

    Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Langston

We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Langston’s code. You owe 12% plus $1 a night (5% town + 2% county + $1 + 5% state) in lodgings tax and likely need a business license; some of the local tax may not be collected by Airbnb.

Full guide

Scottsboro

Scottsboro allows short-term rentals (under 30 days) citywide with a $25 yearly permit from Building Inspections and a city business license. Guests are limited to two per bedroom, with one parking space per bedroom and no overnight street parking; you need $1 million in liability coverage and a posted floor plan showing escape routes. Lodgings tax is 14% plus $1 a night.

Full guide

Section

We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Section’s code. You owe 12% plus $1 a night (5% town + 2% county + $1 + 5% state) in lodgings tax and likely need a business license; some of the local tax may not be collected by Airbnb.

Full guide

Unincorporated Jackson

We found no county short-term rental permit or rules in unincorporated Jackson County. Lodgings tax is 7% plus $1 a night (2% county + $1 + 5% state); some of it may not be collected by Airbnb.

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 Spot something out of date?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.