New building permits have slowed down, relatively speaking, in 2024.

The farm is also permitted under the "dude ranch" CUP to build additional cabins or smaller buildings to use as short term rentals, or worker housing, or other options.

Be sure to check permit and code requirements.5.

Smoking is not permitted inside.Remediation would fall under damage.We have never had to deal with this.

The costs sound a little low to me if you are talking turn key including permits, site work, utilities, plans, surveys etc.

Now onto the real estate...If you truly want to protect yourself against STR regulations only purchase property with the intent of  operating as an STR where these three principles apply: (1) the use is allowed, (2) the use requirements are protected by in place permitting and licensing and (3) the permissions are transferable through a sale.

•Local Regulations: Are there any important rules, taxes, or permit requirements for STRs in Gulf Shores that I should be aware of?

I heard they are cracking down on permits.

I have my dwelling contractors liscense & company, so I can pull permits for work that needs to be done.

Permits are now required for all STRs, with fees increasing as of June 2024.