Red Bank, Tennessee

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Hamilton County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$75 owner-occupied; $125 nonowner-occupied (application fee); $100 annual renewal
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay1 (no occupancy for less than 24 hours)
Density / Distance Capno more than two short-term residential rental certificates for nonowner occupied premises in a multi-family dwelling
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • yes — only in zoning districts that expressly permit STRs; prohibited in all others except grandfathered units

Official Sources

library.municode.com/tn/red_bank/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9BUPESOET_CH16SHRMREUN_S9-1610INPAPRAGCO
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 9, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Red Bank, Tennessee

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Red Bank, Tennessee are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $75 owner-occupied; $125 nonow).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Red Bank, Tennessee?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Red Bank?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $75 owner-occupied; $125 nonow.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Red Bank?

Yes — Red Bank sets a minimum stay of 1 night.

Where do these Red Bank short-term rental rules come from?

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