Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bradley County, TN

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Bradley County, TN because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. Official Bradley County Zoning Resolution contains lodging-related definitions (e.g., 'Bed and Breakfast' defined as a private residence offering short-term sleeping accommodations in owner/operator’s principal residence) and campground rules, but the county code does not include an explicit short-term rental registration, permit, zoning restriction, occupancy caps, minimum-stay, host-presence, or platform-registration requirements for STRs. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Official Bradley County Zoning Resolution contains lodging-related definitions (e.g., 'Bed and Breakfast' defined as a private residence offering short-term sleeping accommodations in owner/operator’s principal residence) and campground rules, but the county code does not include an explicit short-term rental registration, permit, zoning restriction, occupancy caps, minimum-stay, host-presence, or platform-registration requirements for STRs.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Bradley County.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Bradley County, TN for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Bradley County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Bradley County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.