Sevier County to require permits for short-term rentals like Airbnb, Vrbo

Sevier County to require permits for short-term rentals like Airbnb, Vrbo

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — People who own short-term rentals or who rent out their homes on sites like Airbnb and Vrbo will soon need a permit to operate in Sevier County. The Short-Term Rental Unit Inspection Program goes into effect on January 1 and it applies to all short-term rental units in Sevier County outside of city limits. To get the permit, the property will need to go through a yearly inspection by the county fire marshal's office. …