Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cocke County, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Cocke County, TN, but with restrictions. Cocke County’s Zoning Resolution regulates rentals through land-use categories: RV/camper sites and RV parks are explicitly limited to short-term rent or lease 'not to exceed twenty-nine (29) days'. These uses require site-plan approval, minimum spacing/setbacks, utility requirements, and a 24-hour on-site manager; they are generally restricted from residential-only access roads. 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.

Cocke County’s Zoning Resolution regulates rentals through land-use categories: RV/camper sites and RV parks are explicitly limited to short-term rent or lease 'not to exceed twenty-nine (29) days'. These uses require site-plan approval, minimum spacing/setbacks, utility requirements, and a 24-hour on-site manager; they are generally restricted from residential-only access roads.

Vrbo is permitted in Cocke County, TN under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Cocke 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 Cocke County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.