Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Kingston Springs, TN

Short-term/transient lodging is treated as 'Transient Habitation' under Cheatham County's Zoning Resolution and is allowed only where the county zoning use matrix permits it. Kingston Springs municipal code imposes a hotel/motel occupancy tax for stays under 90 days, and state tax rules apply to rentals of 1–89 days.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Kingston Springs. 1) Confirm zoning classification and check the Cheatham County Land Use Activity Matrix to see if Transient Habitation is allowed or conditional; 2) Obtain applicable zoning/building permits from the Cheatham County Planning/Building Dept, or apply for a conditional use permit if required; 3) Register for and comply with state and local transient occupancy tax obligations through the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue and Kingston Springs.

1) Confirm zoning classification and check the Cheatham County Land Use Activity Matrix to see if Transient Habitation is allowed or conditional; 2) Obtain applicable zoning/building permits from the Cheatham County Planning/Building Dept, or apply for a conditional use permit if required; 3) Register for and comply with state and local transient occupancy tax obligations through the Tennessee Dept. of Revenue and Kingston Springs.