Double Springs, Alabama Short-Term Rental Market
Double Springs, AL short-term rentals averaged $223/night at 48.3% occupancy in May 2026.
Quick Answer: Double Springs, Alabama is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Alabama Area market area is 55%. average monthly revenue in the Alabama Area market area is $3,645. average daily rate in the Alabama Area market area is $245.
Market data reflects the Alabama Area regional market, which includes Double Springs. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Double Springs.
Market Overview
Double Springs is a small rural town in Winston County, north-central Alabama, with a resident population of approximately 1,119. It serves as the county seat and a gateway to two major outdoor recreation destinations: William B. Bankhead National Forest, roughly one mile north of town, and Lewis Smith Lake, a large clearwater reservoir that draws boaters, anglers, and swimmers. The short-term rental market here is driven almost entirely by outdoor recreation demand rather than urban or resort tourism.
In May 2026, the market recorded an average daily rate of $223 and occupancy of 48.3%, producing a RevPAR of $108 and average monthly revenue of $2,941 per active listing. Year-over-year, occupancy declined 2.15 percentage points while ADR edged up 0.56%, resulting in a net revenue decline of 0.74% compared to May 2025. These modest swings reflect the thin trading volume typical of a small rural market.
Breakdown by listing type and bedroom count is not available in the current snapshot. The market has grown from a 2017 annual average monthly revenue of $1,901 to approximately $2,661 in 2025, a gain of roughly 40% over eight years.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 36% |
| Feb | 46% |
| Mar | 53% |
| Apr | 49% |
| May | 50% |
| Jun | 58% |
| Jul | 59% |
| Aug | 46% |
| Sep | 45% |
| Oct | 46% |
| Nov | 45% |
| Dec | 38% |
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals appear to be operating legally in the Double Springs area; no municipal STR ordinance, permit requirement, or night cap was found in Town of Double Springs public records as of mid-2026. Operators should confirm current status directly with the Town Clerk.
On taxes, Alabama imposes a 5% state transient lodging tax on stays of fewer than 180 continuous days. Winston County currently has no local lodging tax in effect. However, HB611 was signed into law on April 13, 2026, authorizing the Winston County Commission to levy an 8% county lodging tax plus a $5 per-night fire-protection fee on transient accommodations. This authority is not yet operative; it requires approval by Winston County voters in a local referendum before taking effect. If the referendum passes, the combined effective tax burden would rise significantly.
Airbnb collects and remits Alabama state lodging tax on behalf of hosts. Enforcement at the town level is classified as minimal. Investors should monitor the Winston County referendum timeline and budget for the potential 8% county tax plus $5 per-night fee if it takes effect.
Market Comparison
Double Springs’ May 2026 occupancy of 48.3% is below the national US short-term rental median of approximately 55%, and its $223 ADR is also below the national median of roughly $220, putting it near the national median on rate but below on occupancy. This reflects its nature as a small rural gateway market rather than a high-demand resort or urban destination.
The market has nonetheless sustained positive revenue growth over the long run, with the annual average monthly revenue rising from $1,901 in 2017 to $2,661 in 2025. Top property manager data is not available for this market in the current snapshot, so operator concentration cannot be reported.
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