Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Silver Point, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Silver Point, TN, but with restrictions. Putnam County has adopted regulations for Short Term Property Rentals administered by the Trustee’s Office. Permits are strictly nontransferable and are subject to revocation by the county for violations of the established regulations. 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.

Putnam County has adopted regulations for Short Term Property Rentals administered by the Trustee’s Office. Permits are strictly nontransferable and are subject to revocation by the county for violations of the established regulations.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Silver Point. 1) Contact the Putnam County Trustee’s Office to obtain the Short Term Rental Property Permit application. 2) Submit the completed application and ensure compliance with the county's Short Term Rental Regulations, noting that the permit is nontransferable and subject to revocation for violations.

1) Contact the Putnam County Trustee’s Office to obtain the Short Term Rental Property Permit application. 2) Submit the completed application and ensure compliance with the county's Short Term Rental Regulations, noting that the permit is nontransferable and subject to revocation for violations.

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