Jefferson City, Tennessee

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Jefferson County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $250.00
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Jefferson County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026
$250.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

jeffersoncountytn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/STR-Permit-Application.pdf
Data confidence: 82%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Jefferson City, Tennessee

Jefferson City, Tennessee has no separate city ordinance, so Jefferson County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Jefferson City, Tennessee?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Jefferson City?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $250.00.

Where do these Jefferson City short-term rental rules come from?

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