Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Williamson County, TN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Williamson County, TN, but with restrictions. STR regulations in Williamson County are governed at the municipal level. In Franklin, owners must be permanent occupants, rentals are limited to one per lot, and nightly rentals for primary dwellings without accessory units cannot exceed 113 nights annually. Brentwood prohibits rentals of less than three months in single-family residential districts. 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.

STR regulations in Williamson County are governed at the municipal level. In Franklin, owners must be permanent occupants, rentals are limited to one per lot, and nightly rentals for primary dwellings without accessory units cannot exceed 113 nights annually. Brentwood prohibits rentals of less than three months in single-family residential districts.

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