Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lincoln County, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Lincoln County, TN, but with restrictions. STRs are defined as dwellings rented for 30 consecutive nights or less. Maximum overnight occupancy is two persons per sleeping area plus an additional two persons (children under 2 excluded). Tennessee state law requires providers to maintain at least $500,000 in liability insurance. 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.

STRs are defined as dwellings rented for 30 consecutive nights or less. Maximum overnight occupancy is two persons per sleeping area plus an additional two persons (children under 2 excluded). Tennessee state law requires providers to maintain at least $500,000 in liability insurance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lincoln County. 1) Submit an STR license application through Lincoln County’s STR/licensing portal. 2) Pay the required fees ($900 for initial license, $600 for annual renewal). 3) Schedule and pass a required annual property inspection to maintain compliance.

1) Submit an STR license application through Lincoln County’s STR/licensing portal. 2) Pay the required fees ($900 for initial license, $600 for annual renewal). 3) Schedule and pass a required annual property inspection to maintain compliance.

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