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Rental Property Rules in Huntsville, AL (2026)

3 verified rental property rules for Huntsville, Alabama, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Rent Control

Huntsville has no rent control ordinance. Alabama state law (Ala. Code 11-80-8.1) preempts local rent control, prohibiting cities from enacting rent stabilization or price controls on residential rentals.

Rental Property: Rent Control

Few Restrictions

Just Cause Eviction

Huntsville follows Alabama state landlord-tenant law with no local just-cause eviction ordinance. Landlords may terminate month-to-month tenancies with 30 days written notice under Ala. Code 35-9A-441 without stating a reason.

Rental Property: Just Cause Eviction

Few Restrictions

Rental Registration

Huntsville does not maintain a general rental registration program for long-term residential rentals. Short-term rentals (under 30 days) require business license and lodging tax registration through the City of Huntsville Revenue Department.

Rental Property: Rental Registration

Few Restrictions

Looking for Madison County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Huntsville city rules.

Rental Property Rules in Madison County