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Morgan County, AL vacation rental rules and taxes

Morgan County has no county lodgings tax in the state’s report. Decatur legalized short-term rentals on April 1, 2026, with 150 permits a year, and Priceville licenses them under its zoning code.

Checked against official sources November 5, 2026
County lodgings tax
None in the state report
State lodgings tax
5%
Market
About 65 listings in Decatur

What to do

  1. Register for the state lodgings tax

    File the 5% state tax through My Alabama Taxes.Source

  2. Then your city

    Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Decatur

Decatur legalized short-term rentals (under 30 days) on April 1, 2026: up to 150 approvals a year, no more than three within 1,000 feet in residential zones, a fire and building inspection, a local contact within 50 miles who responds within an hour, and a city business license. Reported fees are $250 to apply and $250 on approval. Lodgings tax is 15% plus $2 a night.

Full guide

Hartselle

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

Full guide

Priceville

Priceville requires a short-term rental license from the town for each property in its residential districts, with an emergency contact who responds within an hour, notice to neighbors within 500 feet, and occupancy of two per bedroom plus two. Lodgings tax is 14% plus $2 a night.

Full guide

Unincorporated Morgan

We found no county short-term rental permit or rules in unincorporated Morgan County. Lodgings tax is 5% state; some of it may not be collected by Airbnb.

Sources

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