Gallatin, Tennessee
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sumner County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalyearly
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredYes
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Gallatin, Tennessee
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Gallatin, Tennessee are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Gallatin, Tennessee?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Gallatin?
A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.
Where do these Gallatin short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Gallatin'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 Gallatin, Sumner County, or Tennessee authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.