Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hardeman County, TN

Short-term rentals are explicitly listed as a permitted use in the River Tourism Overlay (RTO) district; otherwise STRs are not specifically enumerated as a distinct use in other districts in the Hardeman County Zoning Resolution. Operability is subject to applicable district standards, setbacks, and site-plan review requirements in the county zoning resolution.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hardeman County. 1) Confirm property zoning and whether it lies in the RTO on the Hardeman County Official Zoning Map; 2) Submit a Hardeman County Zoning Compliance Permit application to the Zoning Compliance Office with property description, owner/contractor info and estimated cost; 3) After construction or change of use, obtain an Occupancy Permit following a site inspection by the Zoning Compliance Officer.

1) Confirm property zoning and whether it lies in the RTO on the Hardeman County Official Zoning Map; 2) Submit a Hardeman County Zoning Compliance Permit application to the Zoning Compliance Office with property description, owner/contractor info and estimated cost; 3) After construction or change of use, obtain an Occupancy Permit following a site inspection by the Zoning Compliance Officer.