Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Franklin County, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Franklin County, TN, but with restrictions. Short-term stays are restricted to specific categories: Bed and Breakfast Homestays (1–3 rooms, max 14 days) and Bed and Breakfast Inns (4–12 rooms, max 14 days). In R-1 and R-2 zones, renting rooms is limited to 25% and 50% of the total floor area, respectively, and must be by the family resident. 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.

Short-term stays are restricted to specific categories: Bed and Breakfast Homestays (1–3 rooms, max 14 days) and Bed and Breakfast Inns (4–12 rooms, max 14 days). In R-1 and R-2 zones, renting rooms is limited to 25% and 50% of the total floor area, respectively, and must be by the family resident.

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