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Sevier County, TN (outside the cities): lodging tax and rental rules
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | 3% Sevier County lodging tax on overnight rentals outside Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center and Gatlinburg, paid to the County Trustee. Tennessee sales tax of 9.75% is paid to the state. |
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| Does Airbnb or Vrbo collect it? | Airbnb says it collects Tennessee state and local sales tax and all locally imposed occupancy taxes in Tennessee. Vrbo lists Tennessee state and local sales tax and local lodging tax. The Trustee says if Airbnb or Vrbo collect your taxes, you don’t report those bookings to its office. |
| What you still do | Set up a lodging tax account with the Trustee even if the platforms collect, and file and pay the 3% yourself on direct bookings. |
| How often / due | Monthly, due by the 20th for the previous month (April tax is due May 20). |
| What is taxed | Rent, cleaning fees, pet fees and any other fees you require. |
| Registration / permit | State sales tax registration. County business license: Confirm with county. |
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Sources
- Sevier County Trustee, Lodging Tax (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Airbnb Help 2330 (Tennessee) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Vrbo Help: lodging taxes U.S. N–Z (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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