Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Sevier County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250.00 per year for units sleeping 12 or less; $250.00 plus $25.00 per additional occupant for units sleeping 13 or more
Renewalannual
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

  • Applies only outside of city limits in Sevier County

Official Sources

seviercountytn.gov/news_detail_T2_R68.php
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has no separate city ordinance, so Sevier County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250.00 per year for units sle).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Pigeon Forge?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $250.00 per year for units sle.

Where do these Pigeon Forge short-term rental rules come from?

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