Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ocoee, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ocoee, TN, but with restrictions. Polk County’s Zoning Ordinance lists “Residential Vacation Rentals” as a permitted-with-conditions use (P*). Operators must obtain a Residential Vacation Rental Operating Permit and provide proof of registration with Polk County Travel & Tourism. Requirements for zoning compliance, certificates of occupancy, and county sanitarian approval for water/sewage apply, along with state and local tax registration. 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.

Polk County’s Zoning Ordinance lists “Residential Vacation Rentals” as a permitted-with-conditions use (P*). Operators must obtain a Residential Vacation Rental Operating Permit and provide proof of registration with Polk County Travel & Tourism. Requirements for zoning compliance, certificates of occupancy, and county sanitarian approval for water/sewage apply, along with state and local tax registration.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ocoee. 1) Submit a completed Residential Vacation Rental Operating Permit application and fees to the Polk County Planning & Development Department. 2) Include property address, owner/operator contact info, number of bedrooms, and proof of registration with Polk County Travel & Tourism. 3) Obtain zoning compliance, a certificate of occupancy, and any required health department (sanitarian) approvals for water and sewer before occupancy.

1) Submit a completed Residential Vacation Rental Operating Permit application and fees to the Polk County Planning & Development Department. 2) Include property address, owner/operator contact info, number of bedrooms, and proof of registration with Polk County Travel & Tourism. 3) Obtain zoning compliance, a certificate of occupancy, and any required health department (sanitarian) approvals for water and sewer before occupancy.

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