Jefferson County STR operators owe Alabama's 4% state lodging tax plus Jefferson County's lodging tax. State sales tax of 4% and county sales tax of 1% also apply. A Jefferson County business license is required.
Short-term rental operators in Jefferson County must collect and remit applicable taxes. Alabama state lodgings tax is 4% (Ala. Code §40-26-1 et seq.). Local lodgings tax varies by municipality, typically 3 to 6%. Alabama state sales tax is 4% plus local sales taxes (varies). Platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect state lodgings tax in Alabama. Operators must register with Alabama DOR for state taxes and with Jefferson County for local tax collection. Total tax burden typically 11 to 17%.
Failure to collect/remit taxes: penalties plus interest. Alabama DOR enforcement for state taxes. City enforcement for local lodgings tax.
Jefferson County, AL
Jefferson County Animal Services handles animal-related complaints in unincorporated areas including persistent barking. Contact Jefferson County Animal Serv...
Jefferson County, AL
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Jefferson County, AL
Jefferson County has no leaf blower-specific ordinance. Gas-powered units are lawful countywide in unincorporated areas and across Birmingham, Hoover, Vestav...
Jefferson County, AL
Birmingham and Jefferson County cities regulate amplified music under general noise ordinances. Sound permits are required for outdoor events at venues like ...
Jefferson County, AL
Jefferson County allows EV chargers with a standard electrical permit. No EV-ready mandate for new construction. Alabama has no HOA EV protection law, so HOA...
Jefferson County, AL
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