Birmingham requires STR hosts to carry $1,000,000 liability insurance. Proof required at permit application and annual renewal. Unincorporated Jefferson County recommends but does not mandate STR insurance.
Birmingham's 2021 STR ordinance requires hosts to carry a minimum of $1 million in general liability insurance covering the rental activity. A certificate of insurance must be submitted with the initial permit application and at each annual renewal. Standard Alabama homeowner policies generally exclude commercial rental activity and business use, so hosts typically need a rider or commercial landlord policy. Airbnb's Host Protection Insurance ($1M) may satisfy the Birmingham requirement if documentation is provided — confirm with the Planning Department. Vrbo's liability coverage varies by plan. Unincorporated Jefferson County does not mandate STR insurance but hosts are strongly advised to carry coverage given Alabama's host-liability exposure.
Operating without required insurance in Birmingham: STR permit denial or revocation, $200-$1,000 fine per month of non-compliance. Uninsured hosts face personal liability for guest injuries — no municipal coverage exists.
Jefferson County, AL
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Jefferson County, AL
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Jefferson County, AL
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Jefferson County, AL
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Jefferson County, AL
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Jefferson County, AL
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