Kingsport, Tennessee
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sullivan County
Conditional
STR Status
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Sullivan County which apply to this area.
5800 ftBuffer Distance
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Density / Distance Cap5800 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 50%Last updated: June 16, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport, Tennessee has no separate city ordinance, so Sullivan County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Kingsport, Tennessee?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Where do these Kingsport short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Kingsport'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 Kingsport, Sullivan County, or Tennessee authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.