Spring City, Tennessee

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Rhea County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/10/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$250 application fee; $100 annual renewal
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNo
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

townofspringcitytn.com/assets/pdfs/short_term_rental_app.pdf
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 10, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Spring City, Tennessee

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Spring City, Tennessee are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $250 application fee; $100 ann).

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $250 application fee; $100 ann.

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

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