Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Loudon County, TN

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Loudon County, TN because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No short-term rental (STR)–specific ordinance or permit procedure was located on the official City of Loudon or Loudon County websites. STR activity remains subject to Tennessee state tax rules for short-term/vacation lodging (rentals of 1–89 days) and to existing local zoning, building, and nuisance codes; operators must register and remit state sales tax and local occupancy taxes and obtain applicable local business licenses. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No short-term rental (STR)–specific ordinance or permit procedure was located on the official City of Loudon or Loudon County websites. STR activity remains subject to Tennessee state tax rules for short-term/vacation lodging (rentals of 1–89 days) and to existing local zoning, building, and nuisance codes; operators must register and remit state sales tax and local occupancy taxes and obtain applicable local business licenses.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Loudon County, TN for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Loudon 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 Loudon County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.