Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
The City of Gatlinburg requires all short-term rental hosts to obtain an annual STR Permit and a City Business License. Compliance includes a mandatory fire safety inspection and the collection of a 2.125% local Transient Occupancy Tax in addition to state sales tax.
If you're planning to rent out a property for less than 30 days in Gatlinburg, you'll need a Tourist Residency Permit, as well as city and county business licenses. Make sure your property passes safety inspections, and remember to collect and pay all required taxes. There's no requirement to live at the property, and no limit to the number of STRs you can own.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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