Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Dyer County, TN

City code treats short-term lodging (Bed and Breakfasts) as a 'use on appeal' in R-2 and R-3 zones. Requirements include operator-occupancy (primary residence), a limit of three rental bedrooms, a maximum stay of ten days per guest, a limit of two paid assistants, and specific off-street parking requirements (one space per rental room plus two for the household).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Dyer County. 1) Submit an accurately drawn site plan showing the building, parking, and relationship to adjoining properties to the Board of Zoning Appeals at least 10 days before their meeting. 2) Obtain written approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals. 3) Following board approval, obtain a building permit and Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Inspector's office.

1) Submit an accurately drawn site plan showing the building, parking, and relationship to adjoining properties to the Board of Zoning Appeals at least 10 days before their meeting. 2) Obtain written approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals. 3) Following board approval, obtain a building permit and Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Inspector's office.