Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sevier County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200 for 2 or fewer bedrooms; $75 per additional bedroom over two
Business License RequiredNot specified
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

  • yes

Official Sources

gatlinburgtn.gov/page/apply-for-a-tourist-residency-permit
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 6, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Gatlinburg, Tennessee are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200 for 2 or fewer bedrooms; ).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $200 for 2 or fewer bedrooms; .

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

These details are verified against Gatlinburg'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 Gatlinburg, Sevier County, or Tennessee authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.