Kingston, Tennessee

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Roane County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Roane County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200 application fee; $150 renewal fee
Renewalannual
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

Official Sources

roanecountytn.gov/building-codes-and-zoning/
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Kingston, Tennessee

Kingston, Tennessee has no separate city ordinance, so Roane County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200 application fee; $150 ren).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Kingston, Tennessee?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $200 application fee; $150 ren.

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

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