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Marshall County, AL vacation rental rules and taxes

Marshall County adds a 1% lodgings tax (filed with the state). Guntersville requires a $20 yearly permit and business license for rentals in residential zones, and Boaz licenses short-term rentals under its zoning code.

Checked against official sources November 5, 2026
County lodgings tax
1%
Administered by the state.Source
State lodgings tax
5%
Market
About 250 listings
Guntersville 212, Albertville 36.Source

What to do

  1. Register for the county lodgings tax

    File the 1% county tax with the state through My Alabama Taxes, along with the 5% state tax.Source

  2. Then your city

    Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Albertville

We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Albertville’s code. You owe 16% (10% city + 1% county + 5% state) in lodgings tax and likely need a business license; some of the local tax may not be collected by Airbnb.

Full guide

Arab

We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Arab’s code. You owe 9% plus $3 a night (3% city + $3 room fee + 1% county + 5% state) in lodgings tax and likely need a business license; some of the local tax may not be collected by Airbnb.

Full guide

Boaz

Boaz requires a short-term rental license for each property in residential districts, with an emergency contact who responds within an hour, notice to owners within 500 feet, and occupancy of two per bedroom plus two. Lodgings tax is 9%.

Full guide

Guntersville

Guntersville requires a renting and leasing business license plus a $20 yearly permit for each short-term rental (under 30 days) in residential zones, with an emergency contact who responds within an hour, two guests plus two per bedroom, parking on site, written notice to neighbors, and no events. Lodgings tax is 12%.

Full guide

Unincorporated Marshall

We found no county short-term rental permit or rules in unincorporated Marshall County. Lodgings tax is 6% (1% county + 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 Spot something out of date?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.