Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Loudon, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Loudon, TN, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are classified as 'hotels' and are subject to a 4% occupancy tax. Operators must collect this tax from guests, file monthly tax returns with the City Recorder by the 20th of each month, and maintain all financial records for at least three years for potential city audits. 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 classified as 'hotels' and are subject to a 4% occupancy tax. Operators must collect this tax from guests, file monthly tax returns with the City Recorder by the 20th of each month, and maintain all financial records for at least three years for potential city audits.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Loudon.

Vrbo is permitted in Loudon, TN under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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