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Pigeon Forge, TN short-term-rental rules
Pigeon Forge requires a Short-Term Rental Unit permit under Section 511 of the city Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 1065, adopted August 13, 2018) before operating any short-term rental; in the R-1 residential district only properties that were already operating as STRs on or before August 13, 2018 may obtain a permit.
What does Pigeon Forge, TN require?
Pigeon Forge requires a Short-Term Rental Unit permit under Section 511 of the city Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 1065, adopted August 13, 2018) before operating any short-term rental; in the R-1 residential district only properties that were already operating as STRs on or before August 13, 2018 may obtain a permit.
How much is the Pigeon Forge permit fee?
$300 initial application fee; $100 annual renewal fee.
How often do I renew?
Annual. The permit is valid for one year and is non-transferable.
What else should I know?
- In the R-1 District, a property may hold a STRU permit only if it was already being used as a short-term rental on or before August 13, 2018.
- No general owner-occupancy mandate outside the grandfathering restriction.
Source: City of Pigeon Forge Zoning Ordinance, Section 701.10 & Article V Section 511 (Ord. 1065, adopted Aug. 13, 2018). Verified as of July 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Pigeon Forge, TN short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Pigeon Forge, TN?
- Pigeon Forge requires a Short-Term Rental Unit permit under Section 511 of the city Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 1065, adopted August 13, 2018) before operating any short-term rental; in the R-1 residential district only properties that were already operating as STRs on or before August 13, 2018 may obtain a permit.
- How much does a Pigeon Forge short-term-rental permit cost?
- $300 initial application fee; $100 annual renewal fee.
- How often do I renew my Pigeon Forge short-term-rental registration?
- Annual. The permit is valid for one year and is non-transferable.
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