Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Butler, TN

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Butler, TN because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No Butler (city) or Johnson County short-term rental ordinance or local STR permit program was found on official municipal or county websites. Operators in Butler (an unincorporated community in Johnson County) must still comply with Tennessee tax law: sales tax applies to rentals under 90 days; local occupancy tax and business tax/municipal business license requirements may apply and are administered locally; effective July 1, 2025 the first 30 days of occupancy in an STR are subject to local occupancy tax per state guidance. Check HOAs/deed restrictions and county office requirements. 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.

No Butler (city) or Johnson County short-term rental ordinance or local STR permit program was found on official municipal or county websites. Operators in Butler (an unincorporated community in Johnson County) must still comply with Tennessee tax law: sales tax applies to rentals under 90 days; local occupancy tax and business tax/municipal business license requirements may apply and are administered locally; effective July 1, 2025 the first 30 days of occupancy in an STR are subject to local occupancy tax per state guidance. Check HOAs/deed restrictions and county office requirements.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Butler, 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 Butler 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 Butler. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.