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Surround yourself with nature of all types! Watch the migrating birds drop in for a visit in the 137 acres of the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Discover butterflies, fish, unique fauna and even an alligator throughout the maritime forest, marshes, and dunes, which include a lake, a swamp, and a beach. The three mile trail system within the Sanctuary has been designated as a National Recreational Trail and the Dauphin Island Park & Beach Board has made a commitment to the environmental stewardship of these parklands. The decisions we make today can impact the environment our grandchildren are surrounded by in the future. Stewardship The Dauphin Island Parks & Recreation has made a commitment to the environmental stewardship of these parklands because the decisions we make today can impact the environment our grandchildren live in. Many of our maintenance practices can be applied to your own living space to create a healthy lawn, garden and home. Protecting & Restoring a Healthy Parklands Just as a forest takes a long time to establish, parks must be protected, managed, and restored for many generations. We have established practices and policies that consistently steward parks over the long term. Cycling Nutrients in a Healthy Parklands Although we are not as efficient as forest at recycling nutrients, our patrons help us protect the environment by minimizing waste and conserving energy through our recycling programs! Learn more below: Alabama Clean and Green Beaches Coastal Clean Up Planning & Preparing Healthy Parklands Through access to special experiences in beautiful locations, nature and history, and a healthy lifestyle, we provide ways that you can be a part of the Island, not apart from it. Maintaining Healthy Parklands Much like a tree must be maintained by watering and feeding, your parks are constantly nurtured to protect the environment and “grow” a great experience for you! Many of our maintenance practices can be applied to your own living space to create a healthy lawn, garden and home. Protecting Your Home From Fire Firewise Your Home Become a Firewise Community Cultivating Awareness in a Healthy Parklands Trees are cultivated as a part of a community, whether it’s a landscape or a forest. We work together with you to cultivate a community more aware of the rich natural resources of the county.

The links provided here will take you directly to each city department where you will find paths to the many services each town department offers. FLOOD ZONE MAP FEMA Flood Smart Mobile County Hazard Mitigation Flood Awareness FEMA's Findings & Best Practices Designing for Flood Levels Above the Minimum Required Elevation After Hurricane Ian Reducing “Loss of Utility” Impacts to Critical Facilities Reducing Water Intrusion Through Windows and Doors Consumer S ervice Division of AL Strengthen AL Homes FAQs AL Coastal Insurance Shopper's Guide East End of DI Data NOAA FLOOD & INSURANCE INFORMATION Flood Insurance Explained | Watch BEFORE making an offer

Our mouthwatering seafood is harvested locally and includes delicious shrimp, oysters, fish and crab. Whatever you and your family are craving, you’ll find it here. < Back Reel Deal BBQ & Seafood — please call ahead; closing hours are subject to vary. — 251-861-7427 1612 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

Our mouthwatering seafood is harvested locally and includes delicious shrimp, oysters, fish and crab. Whatever you and your family are craving, you’ll find it here. < Back Pelican Pub Located on beautiful Aloe Bay – where the locals land and serving the coldest beer on the Island. Fantastic sunsets from the back deck. Dart tournament every Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM. Boat slips for rent. Food at JT’s Sunset Grill. Open all year long from noon until. (251) 861-7180 1102 Desoto Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

Dauphin Island is open for business! See our steps to starting a business. Back To Resources Businesses Dauphin Island is open for business! Loyal visitors and friendly full-time residents make it easy to start and grow your business right here. Exciting opportunities for investment and new business abound. Starting a Business Doing business here is a dream. Unbelievable natural beauty. A relaxed island location. An eclectic mix of visitors from around the globe. Loyal, friendly full-time residents. And a small-town, family-friendly atmosphere that is ready for your new ideas, with no larger chain competition on the island. You’ll mix with the locals and find out what they need and want from your business. And you’ll have a voice in your local government. Yes, exciting opportunities for growth for your business are here. Because Dauphin Island is open for business! Process for obtaining a business license: Fill out Business License Application. Planning Commission Application. Business plan and Application for Site Plan Approval. Contact Town Clerk with any questions about parking, zoning, etc. Home-based businesses follow the same procedure and fill out an Application for Home Occupation. Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM Paperwork must be turned in by Monday before the meeting. Note: All home-based businesses must go before the Planning Commission for review every calendar year.

Our mouthwatering seafood is harvested locally and includes delicious shrimp, oysters, fish and crab. Whatever you and your family are craving, you’ll find it here. < Back Miguel's Beach'n Baja Miguel's Beach'n Baja serves the freshest tacos, burritos, quesadillas and homemade salsa in the south. Bringing West Coast flavor with a Gulf Coast Soul. Our soul purpose is to provide fresh, great quality food at a reasonable price. Everything we make is with the freshest ingredients. From our staple items such as our tacos, to our huge burritos, hearty quesadilla to our own homemade salsa you will be satisfied again and again. We will serve specials depending on availability and season so make sure you stay in touch. We are here to make you HAPPY so we want to hear feedback from our customers. (251) 861-5683 202 Lemoyne Dr, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

Exciting attractions are located on the island ranging from Fort Gaines to public golf and sugar white sands to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Come see us today! < Back Dauphin Island Middle Beach Surround yourself with warm rays as soft, sugar white sand squishes between your toes and the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico lap at your feet. Bring the whole family, even your four-legged members on a leash, down to Dauphin Island Public Beach & Pier for some much-needed time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday living. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (251) 861-3607 1551 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL 36528, USA Website

The Town of Dauphin Island has successfully secured funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundaiotn Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (NFWFGEBF) to restore approximately 25 acres of marsh habitat of Graveline Bay. Project Fact Sheet #1 (pdf) Project Fact Sheet #2 (pdf) Project Fact Sheet #3 (pdf) Project Fact Sheet #4 (pdf) Project Fact Sheet #5 (pdf) Project Constructon Update Project Constructon Update #2 Project Constructon Update #3 Project Constructon Update #4 Project Constructon Update #5 Project Constructon Update #6 Project Update: 9-15-23 Construction of the 60 acres of marsh restoration is complete. 87,000 marsh plants were planted in April and some 600 CY of recycled oyster shell from the Alabama Coastal Foundation recycling program were placed on the northern shoreline of the restored marsh to create more habitat. Over the next several years, we will see the marsh plants begin to grow and fill in these marsh mounds. The project will be monitored by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab over the next three years. Post-construction monitoring is being conducted this fall. We expect to see some sand movement and settlement as well as plants flourishing. Graveline Bay Marsh Restoration Project

Find information for obtaining your rental licenses for the Town of Dauphin Island. Please contact our office at 251-861-5525 x222 for additional information. NEW Ordinance 105 regulations! Definitions: Short Term Rental (STR) : A residential dwelling unit or portion thereof, that is rented or leased to transient individuals or families for temporary lodging accommodations in exchange for compensation for no more than a maximum of 179 consecutive days. Such use may or may not include an on-site manager. For the purposes of this definition, a residential dwelling shall include all housing types and shall exclude group living or other lodging uses. This term includes lodging accommodations rented and/or leased through rental services such as Vacation Rental by Owner (VRBO), AIRBNB, and other similar rental services. Short term rentals include all housing types, but motels, hotels, and bed and breakfasts (which are typically rented on an overnight basis), or other lodging uses. Long Term Rental (LTR): A long term rental is typically considered any type of lodging that is rented and/or leased for a time period of one hundred eighty (180) consecutive days or more. Description of Districts STR Regulations Required Minimum Nightly stays for STR Overlay Districts: STROD1: required minimum three (3) night consecutive days STROD2: required minimum three (3) night consecutive days STROD3: required minimum two (2) night consecutive days (Click on images to enlarge) All property owners that engage in the rental of their property in the town’s corporate limits are required to complete and submit a rental business license application. Dear Rental Property Owner/Manager, The Town of Dauphin Island has recently taken steps and introduced new programs to better manage Short & Long-Term Rentals within our community. First, the town now requires an annual Business License for each rental property whether managed by owner or agent. The 2024 license fee is $135 (for annual gross receipts under $50,000) and must be in place prior to March 1, 2024 to avoid any late fees and penalties. Second, the town has recently modified the Rental Safety Inspection Program to allow owners/agents the ability to contract with qualified individuals and/or companies to perform such work. Inspections are required once every three (3) years beginning January 1, 2023 and a copy of the completed safety checklist must be provided to town hall. As our barrier island community continues to grow in population and popularity, these and other programs should serve to encourage an improved quality of life for property owners, residents, and visitors alike. Please visit the town website https://www.townofdauphinisland.org/rentallicenses or contact our office at 251-861-5525 x 222 for additional information. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. Best regards, Jeff Collier Mayor Rental Licenses Be aware that business licenses expire December 31st. Renewals are due January 1st and are delinquent after January 31st. If you are a returning portal user, follow these steps: Go to: https://www4.citizenserve.com/dauphinisland Log in and go to services, business license, click "renew my license" on the left-hand side. Verify information, make changes as needed, upload required documents, enter gross receipts for Dauphin Island only, sign and submit. "Make a payment" will be on the next screen. Once your information is submitted, paid for and approved, your license will be issued. After they are issued, you can print them directly from the portal. Online Application Process For an easy, step-by-step business license application process visit our Town of Dauphin Island portal . (https://www4.citizenserve.com/dauphinisland ) Find the Rental License Application in the Licensing section of the portal. Fill out the online application and attach all required documents. Review/Approval process starts once completed application is received. Approval Process All new rentals are required to get approval from the Planning Commission. After completing the online process, please upload the following forms to your application; 1. Application for review 2. Deed or property tax statement. 3. If you are a property management company, a copy of the agreement between you and the property owner(s) is needed along with a letter authorizing you to act as their agent. 4. Safety Inspections and Hold Harmless (can be performed by owner), Parking plan and Floor plan drawings (can be hand drawn) are required documents. Planning Commission schedule and deadlines: Planning Commission Meetings and Deadlines Fees: Rental/Lease-Private House, Cottage, Apartment, Duplex, Condominium, Mobile Home Park a) Less than $50,000 per year gross..........................................................$125.00 b) $50,000 to $150,000 per year gross……………….……….…………………..…. $150.00 c) Over $150,000 per year gross……………………………………..…………..…..…$225.00 (plus a $10 issuance fee) Safety Inspections The Town of Dauphin Island requires Safety Inspections for all Short & Long-Term Rental Properties be performed once every three (3) years beginning January 1, 2023. Property owners are responsible for ensuring inspections are completed by a qualified agent. A copy of the executed Safety Inspection Checklist must be submitted to the Building Inspection Department upon completion for our records. In addition, the following safety information must be posted in a highly visible location within each Short & Long-Term Rental; The following information must be posted inside every rental property: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, DIAL 911 The name, telephone number and email address of the local owner/agent contact; The maximum occupancy of the unit; The maximum number of vehicles that may be parked at the unit; Local Fire and Police phone numbers The Dauphin Island “Good Neighbor Policy” Trash collection times and return of empty cans Rip Current Information NOTE: Property managers’ name and contact number posted visibly on the exterior front of the property. Our goal is to insure all rental properties on Dauphin Island are in good, safe, and sanitary condition, and do not create a nuisance for the neighborhood, while aiding in the enforcement of property maintenance codes, building safety codes, Zoning Ordinances, and other relevant regulations. Inspection Checklist Resources To pay your local lodging taxes, please go to My Alabama Taxes. Current Lodging Tax rates: Town of Dauphin Island is 7% State of Alabama is 4% (see https://myalabamataxes.alabama.gov/_/ for more information) Mobile County is 2% (see https://www.mobilecountylc.com/information/sales-tax/general-information/ for more information) Ordinance 10M - Schedule of fees Ordinance 72 E - Lodging tax Ordinance 60H Good Neighbor Policy STR compliance program (pending) FAQ's Complaint Hotline The hotline is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Email us at: reportitdi@townofdauphinisland.org or Call (251) 861-2101 Contact If you have any questions or need more information please call 251-861-5525 x 222 *Stay tuned… more information coming soon! Back To Resources RENTAL HUB

Dauphin Island, an affordable family-friendly beach vacation destination, offers an authentic taste of the beautiful Gulf Coast. You haven’t lived until you’ve experienced the approaching dusk of day from any point on the island. Sunset Capital of Alabama Explore Dauphin Island Upcoming Events GALLERY OF DAUPHIN ISLAND DI_gallery19 DI_gallery18 DI_gallery17 DI_gallery16 DI_gallery15 DI_gallery12 DI_gallery14 DI_gallery13 DI_gallery11 DI_gallery10 DI_gallery9 DI_gallery8 DI_gallery6 DI_gallery7 DI_gallery20 DI_gallery5 DI_gallery2 DI_gallery3 DI_gallery4 DI_gallery1 DI_gallery21 Upcoming Events Check out what is happening on the Island any time! See More Beach Access Learn about public access to beaches on the Island. Learn More Permits & Business Licenses Quickly find business applications, building permits and more. Read More Visitor Information Get a taste of the real gulf coast - Explore Dauphin Island! Find More Contact

Exciting attractions are located on the island ranging from Fort Gaines to public golf and sugar white sands to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Come see us today! < Back Gray Gulf Charters Gray Gulf Charters offers inshore and nearshore saltwater fishing charters and other water tours departing from Dauphin Island, Alabama (34 miles south of Mobile). The beautiful inshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Bay offer redfish, speckled trout, triple tail, spanish mackerel and flounder, and more. All charter trips are all inclusive, we provide all licenses, fuel, bait and tackle, rods and reels and bottled water and fish cleaning and bagging. All is included, all we need is YOU ! We advise that you bring a hat, sunglasses and bottled sunscreen. PLEASE no spray on sunscreen. AND NO BANANAS !!!!!! (They are bad luck, google it) Gray Gulf Charters is owned and operated by Captain Charlie Gray, with over 45 years of experience in the lower Mobile Bay area. We are fully licensed and insured. OUR BOAT: 2021 25' Contender Bay, powered by a Yamaha 300 HP 4 Stroke, and equipped with twin Power Pole shallow water anchors Rhoda trolling motor and Raymarine electronics - Depthfinder/Sonar, stereo and speakers and lots of room Gray Gulf Charters. We know these waters ! 251-379-5067 Website

Exciting attractions are located on the island ranging from Fort Gaines to public golf and sugar white sands to the Audubon Bird Sanctuary. Come see us today! < Back Flippperz Hositality Hub LLC Flippperz Hositality Hub LLC Is a one of a kind, one stop concierge service that can help you take the work out of your vacation to Dauphin Island, AL. We offer a wide variety of services….from routine to the extraordinary! We take the guess work out of your trip planning by providing the services and assistance to suit your specific interests, style & budget. Gift deliveries of all kinds - We pride ourselves on getting what you want - when you need them there! Don’t be afraid to ask, we have probably heard of it before. Custom gift baskets Balloons Room Decor (Sandy Selebrations) Grocery & Flower Delivery Rentals for your stay : BabyQuip Affiliate Beach & Pool Items. Wedding & Event Planning Weddings Surprise Engagements Vow Renewals Birthday Parties Charters Personal Chef Services Family Reunions Photography Services Corporate Events And More! 251-861-1159 Website