A majority of Birmingham residents say property owners should be able to rent their homes for short terms if they meet basic security standards, according to a new poll touted by the Birmingham Association of Realtors.

More than half of those surveyed also have stayed in a short-term rental at least once and view them as good for Birmingham.

The survey, conducted by American Strategies, an opinion research company, polled 625 registered Birmingham voters. The poll was conducted Dec. 3 through 8, 2024.