Since STRs are prohibited in Vestavia Hills (Ord. 3204), no local STR tax framework exists. Alabama's 4% state lodging tax and Jefferson County lodging taxes would apply to any lawful lodging. Operators in violation face municipal court penalties.
Short-term rental operators in Vestavia Hills 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 Vestavia Hills 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.
Vestavia Hills, AL
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