Columbia, Tennessee

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Maury County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Only permitted in zones CD-4, CD-4C, and CD-5

Official Sources

columbiatn.gov/205/HotelMotelShort-Term-Rental-Permit-Tax
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Columbia, Tennessee

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Columbia, Tennessee are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Columbia, Tennessee?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Columbia, Tennessee.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Columbia?

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

Where do these Columbia short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Columbia's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Columbia, Maury County, or Tennessee authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.