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Pigeon Forge short-term rental rules (2026)

Tennessee · United States
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These rules apply inside Pigeon Forge city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 nights

Allowed, with material limits. Allowed only in certain zones.

Good Neighbor Policy (noise minimization, quiet hours) applies; adequate guest parking required.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Tax on stays
12.25%
total, on our records
Night cap
None

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Pigeon Forge rules

17 rules on record for Pigeon Forge, 10 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: cityofpigeonforgetn.gov (official), checked 5 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Pigeon Forge?

Yes, with material limits. Good Neighbor Policy (noise minimization, quiet hours) applies; adequate guest parking required.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Pigeon Forge?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Pigeon Forge?

12.25% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Pigeon Forge?

No night cap is on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Pigeon Forge?

Stays of 30 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Pigeon Forge rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Pigeon Forge on 5 Nov 2026.

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