Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hardeman County, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hardeman County, TN, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

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