Short-term rentals in Alabama local government
What Alabama city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
12 Alabama meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Alabama with the most short-term rentals activity
- Madison, AL (4)
- Auburn, AL (3)
- Eufaula, AL (2)
- Decatur, AL (2)
- Orange Beach, AL (1)
Latest matching meetings
Board to decide on two short-term rental requests
The Eufaula Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing and decide on two applications for special exceptions to operate short-term rental properties. One property is at 360 Woodlawn Drive (zoned FAR) and the other at 42 Highway 131 (zoned R-1). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and…
Council to hold public hearings on short-term rental rules and 35.6-acre annexation
The Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including zoning and annexation of 35.6 acres west of Hardiman Road, and two ordinances to allow and regulate short-term rentals. The consent agenda includes accepting grants and insurance settlements, and declaring surplus property. Departmental reports…
Council to consider first reading of short-term rental ordinance
The Madison City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance establishing regulations for short-term rentals. Other items include public hearings on a demolition order for Madison Inn & Suites and a restaurant liquor license, and approval of several contracts and resolutions including a $438,534 retaining wall…
City Council to discuss short term rentals
The City Council holds a work session to discuss short term rentals. The agenda includes only this item, with no voting or decisions scheduled. Discussion may cover regulations or policies.
Public hearing on appeal of short-term rental permit for 180 Greenfield Ave.
The Auburn City Council will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of a short-term rental permit at 180 Greenfield Avenue. The Council may approve, deny, or add conditions to the permit. Consent items include a $125,000 contract for flow monitoring, surplus equipment…
Council to vote on short-term rental zoning amendment after public hearing
The Decatur City Council holds public hearings on several rezoning requests and a proposed ordinance to add short-term rental rules to the zoning code. The council will also consider resolutions for liquor licenses, retirement of K-9 Officer Bane, acceptance of River Road Estates Phase 3 plat, purchase of 2,016…
Council to set public hearing for short-term rental zoning amendment, vote on power purchase agreement
The City Council will set public hearings for seven zoning-related ordinances, including a new short-term rental zoning regulation, and vote on multiple resolutions. Key votes include a power purchase agreement between Decatur Utilities and Toyota Tsusho America, a construction manager contract for a youth services…
Board will hear a special exception request for a short‑term rental at 800 W. Barbour St.
The Eufaula Board of Zoning Adjustments will conduct roll call and approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 regular session. The board will hear a special exception application from Noah & Bridget Marsala to operate a short‑term rental at 800 W. Barbour Street, a property zoned R‑2 (Medium Density Residential)…
Council to hold public hearing on short-term rentals in downtown C-2 zone
The City Council will hold a study session on the General Plan 2045 update and proposed land use map, followed by a regular session that includes a public hearing on amending short-term rental rules in the Central Business District. Consent calendar items include approving minutes, warrants, Youth Advisory Commission…
Council to consider short-term rental monitoring agreement
The Committee of the Whole will discuss resolutions authorizing agreements for short-term rental monitoring, engineering services, a car show event, and a taxi franchise renewal. Also on the agenda are ordinances amending noise regulations and adding vaping to the smoking ban, as well as a resolution establishing…
Madison City Council to hold work session on Toyota Field and short-term rentals
The City Council will conduct a work session to discuss updates regarding Toyota Field and the notification process for short-term rentals. The body will also review the 2025 MCS Board of Education candidate selection process.
Planning Commission to consider permanent Entertainment Zones and four permit appeals
The Planning Commission will hear an informational presentation on a proposed permanent Entertainment Zone ordinance for Old Town and Downtown Auburn, allowing outdoor alcohol consumption on designated days. The Commission will also hold four public hearings: one appeal of a denied fence-height permit at 265 Swenson…