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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Winchester, TN

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

The City defines a "short-term rental unit" as a residential dwelling rented for less than 30 continuous days; short-term rentals are treated as "hotel/occupancy" for privilege tax purposes (subject to the City’s 5% occupancy tax) and are subject to general business-license, building-permit, and Certificate-of-Occupancy requirements. No city ordinance text was found that restricts STRs to particular zoning districts, imposes guest/occupancy caps, host-residency requirements, or a dedicated STR registration/permit program.

Official Resources

Official Winchester STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Winchester, TN?
The City defines a "short-term rental unit" as a residential dwelling rented for less than 30 continuous days; short-term rentals are treated as "hotel/occupancy" for privilege tax purposes (subject to the City’s 5% occupancy tax) and are subject to general business-license, building-permit, and Certificate-of-Occupancy requirements. No city ordinance text was found that restricts STRs to particular zoning districts, imposes guest/occupancy caps, host-residency requirements, or a dedicated STR registration/permit program.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Winchester?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Winchester.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction