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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Brentwood, TN

Last verified: 2026-05-14 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term rentals of less than 30 days are prohibited in single-family residential districts. Rooming and boarding is permitted for durations of 30+ days if conducted by a resident on the premises, limited to four guests (more requires a conditional use permit), and compliant with off-street parking and signage bans.

Regulatory Updates — Brentwood

Proposed and recent legislation

PassedOctober 2024

Short-Term Rental Prohibition Enforcement Maintained

Brentwood maintained active enforcement of its prohibition on STRs under 30 days in single-family residential zones, using booking platform listing data to identify and cite violations in the city's residential neighborhoods.

PassedJune 2024

30-Day Minimum Stay Compliance Letters Sent

Brentwood sent compliance letters to property owners identified through booking platform monitoring who appeared to be offering stays shorter than 30 days in residential zones, requiring them to cease or face escalating fines.

PassedFebruary 2024

Rooming and Boarding Resident Requirement Clarified

Brentwood clarified that the 30-day-plus rooming and boarding exception requires the property owner to reside on the premises during the entire stay — absentee owners cannot use this exception to circumvent the short-term rental ban.

Official Resources

Official Brentwood STR regulation source

Local Resources & Advocacy

Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA)National

National trade association providing advocacy and compliance resources for vacation rental professionals in Tennessee markets navigating Brentwood's residential STR prohibition.

Tennessee RealtorsStatewide

Statewide real estate association monitoring Brentwood's STR prohibition and advocating for property owner rights in Tennessee's rapidly growing suburban markets.

Williamson County Association of RealtorsLocal

Local real estate organization representing Williamson County property owners and monitoring STR policy in Brentwood and surrounding Nashville-area communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Airbnbs legal in Brentwood, TN?
Airbnb listings are allowed in Brentwood, TN, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals of less than 30 days are prohibited in single-family residential districts. Rooming and boarding is permitted for durations of 30+ days if conducted by a resident on the premises, limited to four guests (more requires a conditional use permit), and compliant with off-street parking and signage bans. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.
Are short-term rentals allowed in Brentwood, TN?
Short-term rentals of less than 30 days are prohibited in single-family residential districts. Rooming and boarding is permitted for durations of 30+ days if conducted by a resident on the premises, limited to four guests (more requires a conditional use permit), and compliant with off-street parking and signage bans.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Brentwood?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Brentwood.
Is Vrbo legal in Brentwood, TN?
Vrbo is permitted in Brentwood, TN under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.
What taxes do short-term rental hosts pay in Brentwood?
Short-term rental hosts in Brentwood 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.
What is the latest short-term rental ordinance change in Brentwood?
The most recent tracked change in Brentwood is "Short-Term Rental Prohibition Enforcement Maintained" (2024-10-01, status: passed). Brentwood maintained active enforcement of its prohibition on STRs under 30 days in single-family residential zones, using booking platform listing data to identify and cite violations in the city's residential neighborhoods. See the regulatory updates section on this page for the full history.
Can I operate an Airbnb or Vrbo in my Brentwood home?
No. Brentwood prohibits STRs of less than 30 days in single-family residential districts, which covers most of the city. Operating a vacation rental with stays under 30 days is a code violation subject to fines. The city monitors booking platforms and sends compliance letters to violators.
Is there any exception that allows short stays in Brentwood?
Only rooming and boarding arrangements of 30 days or more are permitted, and only if the property owner lives on-site during the entire stay. This exception is narrow and does not allow typical vacation rental use. Absentee owners cannot use this exception.
Could Brentwood's STR ban be overturned by Tennessee state law?
Tennessee has no statewide STR preemption law that would override Brentwood's prohibition. State legislation would need to be enacted to challenge local bans of this type. In the current political environment, such legislation has not passed in Tennessee.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: 2026-05-14 · Suggest a correction