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Roane County adopts short-term rental rules; homeowners meeting tax compliance may be grandfathered

Roane County Commission · August 11, 2025
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Summary

After multi-department work, the commission adopted regulations for permitting and operating short-term rentals. County attorney clarified that units that have paid required taxes (including hotel/motel taxes for six of the past 12 months) are grandfathered until sale, 30 months of nonuse, or a local violation.

The Roane County Commission voted to adopt regulations governing permitting and operation of short-term rental units countywide. The resolution followed cross-department work involving codes, the property assessor and the clerk's office; staff said the rules give the county enforcement tools and…

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