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Short-Term Rentals in Jefferson County, AL (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Jefferson County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Extended Home Share

Unincorporated Jefferson County's Zoning Resolution defines a short-term rental as renting any residence, or part of one, to a transient for overnight stays under 90 consecutive calendar days. The Resolution lists short-term rentals as a permitted use only in the C-1 Commercial District (§903.02.ll): its residential district use tables never name the use at all.

Jefferson County Short-Term Rental Zoning Rule

Significant Restrictions

Jefferson County Zoning Resolution, Article 3 (Definitions) & § 903.02(ll)

Short Term Rental: the rental of any residence of part thereof to a transient for overnight occupancy for a period less than ninety (90) consecutive calendar days, counting portions of calendar days as full days. [...] Use Regulations. Within a C-1 Commercial District, a building or land shall be used only for the following purposes: [...] kk. Residential dwelling units, restricted to live/work...
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Short-Term Rentals by City in Jefferson County

3 cities in Jefferson County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

BirminghamPop. 200,733

2 verified rules • Occupancy Limits, Short-Term Rental Permits

HooverPop. 92,606

8 verified rules • Extended Home Share, Insurance Requirements

Vestavia HillsPop. 39,167

1 verified rule • Short-Term Rental Permits

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