Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Greene County, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Greene County, TN, but with restrictions. Greene County treats short-term lodging (including short-term rental units and RVs used for 30 days or less) as lodging subject to the county hotel/privilege tax. The county has adopted zoning amendments to regulate these units and allocated resources for enforcement and tax collection. State legacy protections (T.C.A. § 13-7-602) apply to units operating prior to local regulation. 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.

Greene County treats short-term lodging (including short-term rental units and RVs used for 30 days or less) as lodging subject to the county hotel/privilege tax. The county has adopted zoning amendments to regulate these units and allocated resources for enforcement and tax collection. State legacy protections (T.C.A. § 13-7-602) apply to units operating prior to local regulation.

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