Watertown, Tennessee

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Wilson County

Conditional

STR Status

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

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap2 acres minimum
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Permissible on appeal in R-1 Residential and A-1 Agricultural zones; minimum 2 acres required

Official Sources

wilsoncountytn.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03202025-210
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Watertown, Tennessee

Watertown, Tennessee has no separate city ordinance, so Wilson County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Watertown, Tennessee?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Watertown, Tennessee.

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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