New ordinance requires permits, inspections and limits density. Three-strike rule could shut down problem properties.

Decatur City Council will explore a youth services facility, an accessible kayak launch, and short-term rental software.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Decatur is considering allowing short-term rentals inside city limits, and the issue will be open for public discussion at tonight ...

Short-term residential rentals, such as through Airbnb, are common in Decatur despite an ordinance that almost completely bans them, but some city officials believe it's time to loosen the ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur city leaders will decide whether to approve a zoning ordinance allowing short-term rentals within city limits. Rentals, often on sites like Airbnb and VRBO, provide ...

The City of Decatur has approved short-term rentals in city limits and the ordinance passed at Monday's city council meeting lays out the restrictions.