Can you do rental arbitrage in Sevierville?
Yes, in some zones, with a permit and a fire inspection. We have 3 Sevierville homes where the landlord already said yes to Airbnb. The city allows short-term rentals only in some zoning districts, and you need an operational permit before you operate or advertise. The Fire Marshal's Office does a life-safety inspection before the permit is granted. Outside the city, Sevier County runs its own annual permit.
From our Sevierville guide, where every rule links to its source.
Sevierville homes you're allowed to Airbnb
3 homes where the landlord already said yes. Members see the address, real photos and rent.
IllustrationSevierville, TN
BNBCalc: about $5,750/moRent $7,000 to $8,000 a month
IllustrationSevierville, TN
BNBCalc: about $2,500/moRent $6,000 to $7,000 a month
IllustrationSevierville, TN
BNBCalc: about $250/moRent $2,750 to $4,250 a monthPictures are illustrations, not the real homes. Profit and revenue are estimates from BNBCalc and AirDNA data.
Sevierville's rules for rental arbitrage
You can run one here in the right zone, but get the landlord's written OK and budget for the fire inspection.
- No cap on permits in the zoning code we read
- Stays of 30 days or more fall outside the short-term rental rules
- Only some zones allow rentals, and MDR can go to a public hearing
- Three citations in a year revoke the permit for a year
- 1Check the address's zoning district in Table 3.1 and confirm it sits inside the city limits.
- 2Budget for the annual permit fee, insurance and a fire inspection before the first guest.
Read the full Sevierville guide, with a source for every rule →
How it works with STR Exchange
- 1Pick an approved home. Every home on our list has the landlord's OK to Airbnb. We find them by calling landlords every day.
- 2Sign the lease. Usually through your LLC. We help with the tour, the application and the deal.
- 3List it on Airbnb. Guests cover the rent and bills.
Questions
Do I need a license in Sevierville?
Yes. You need an annual operational permit before you operate or advertise, and the Fire Marshal inspects before approval and before every renewal. The city pages list no fee amount. The code says operators apply, but not whether a tenant can.
What taxes do guests pay in Sevierville?
12.75%: 9.75% sales tax plus 3% city occupancy tax.
Whose name goes on the lease?
Usually your LLC. We recommend it for your protection. If a landlord will only sign a personal lease, it's your call.
What does STR Exchange cost?
Free to create an account. Membership is $149 a month after you're approved. The acquisition fee, our finder's fee, is $2,500 unfurnished or $3,500 furnished per home, due the day you sign the lease. Never before.
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