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Gulf Shores, AL: lodging tax and rental rules
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | 16% inside city limits: 4% state, 2% Baldwin County and 10% city. 11% in the police jurisdiction (city 5%). |
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| Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect it? | Airbnb says that from September 15, 2026 it collects the Gulf Shores 10% (5% in the police jurisdiction) plus the state and state-administered taxes. Vrbo lists only Alabama state and state-administered local taxes, so on Vrbo bookings the 10% city tax is likely yours. Confirm with the city. |
| How often / due | Due on or postmarked by the 20th for the prior month. A return is required even with no receipts. |
| Late penalty | A penalty plus interest on any tax not filed or paid by the 20th. |
| Good to know | If you leave a management company’s rental program, you become responsible for collecting and paying state, county and city lodging taxes. |
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Sources
- City of Gulf Shores, Lodging Tax (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Airbnb Help 2293 (Alabama) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Vrbo Help: lodging taxes U.S. A–E (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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