Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Blount County, TN

In unincorporated areas, density is limited to 0.5 units per acre in R-2 zones; developments exceeding 10 units must meet multi-family improvement standards. In Maryville, units must pass a life safety inspection (smoke/CO alarms, fire extinguishers) and operators must pay a local occupancy tax for rentals under 30 days.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Blount County. 1. Submit a permit application to the Building Commissioner (for up to 2 units) or a site plan to the Planning Department (for 3+ units). 2. Complete a Life Safety Compliance Affidavit ensuring smoke alarms, CO detectors, and fire extinguishers are installed. 3. Obtain a city and county business license and register with the State of Tennessee (TNTAP) for occupancy tax collection.

1. Submit a permit application to the Building Commissioner (for up to 2 units) or a site plan to the Planning Department (for 3+ units). 2. Complete a Life Safety Compliance Affidavit ensuring smoke alarms, CO detectors, and fire extinguishers are installed. 3. Obtain a city and county business license and register with the State of Tennessee (TNTAP) for occupancy tax collection.