Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Columbia, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Columbia, TN, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted only in CD-4, CD-4C, and CD-5 zoning districts. Operators must provide a parking plan, comply with all safety codes, prohibit events/group assemblies, and post a 24/7 local contact's information for guests and law enforcement. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

STRs are permitted only in CD-4, CD-4C, and CD-5 zoning districts. Operators must provide a parking plan, comply with all safety codes, prohibit events/group assemblies, and post a 24/7 local contact's information for guests and law enforcement.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Columbia. 1) Create an account and submit the STR application via the City’s online portal (https://columbia.onlama.com/) with operator info, local contact, parking plan, and zoning verification; 2) The Zoning Administrator reviews and issues the permit; 3) Permits must be renewed annually, as they expire one year from issuance.

1) Create an account and submit the STR application via the City’s online portal (https://columbia.onlama.com/) with operator info, local contact, parking plan, and zoning verification; 2) The Zoning Administrator reviews and issues the permit; 3) Permits must be renewed annually, as they expire one year from issuance.

Vrbo is permitted in Columbia, TN under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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