Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Newport, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Newport, TN, but with restrictions. Short-term lodging is regulated as 'Tourist Homes' or 'Bed and Breakfast Inns' (max 5 guest rooms). These are permitted in R-2, M-R, and P-1 residential districts, while hotels/lodges are permitted in C-2 and C-3 commercial zones. Requirements include off-street parking (1 space per rented room plus 2 for the home) and compliance with state/local tax registration for rentals under 90 days. 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 lodging is regulated as 'Tourist Homes' or 'Bed and Breakfast Inns' (max 5 guest rooms). These are permitted in R-2, M-R, and P-1 residential districts, while hotels/lodges are permitted in C-2 and C-3 commercial zones. Requirements include off-street parking (1 space per rented room plus 2 for the home) and compliance with state/local tax registration for rentals under 90 days.

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

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