Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Washington County, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Washington County, TN, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are defined as 'Vacation Rentals' for occupancy of 30 consecutive days or less within residential zoning districts, including single-family residences, condominiums, duplexes, townhomes, and multiple-family dwellings. No specific county-wide caps or occupancy limits were found outside of general zoning definitions. 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 defined as 'Vacation Rentals' for occupancy of 30 consecutive days or less within residential zoning districts, including single-family residences, condominiums, duplexes, townhomes, and multiple-family dwellings. No specific county-wide caps or occupancy limits were found outside of general zoning definitions.

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