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Grainger County, TN vacation rental rules and taxes

Grainger County charges a 5% county occupancy tax (since October 2021), and Bean Station charges 5%. We found no county short-term rental permit.

Checked against official sources November 5, 2026
County occupancy tax
5%
Effective October 1, 2021.Source
Sales tax
9.75% (2.75% local)
Market
Cherokee Lake
AirROI counts 39 in Bean Station.Source

What to do

  1. Register for sales and occupancy tax

    Airbnb and VRBO collect both on their bookings. For direct bookings, file sales tax through TNTAP and occupancy tax with the county or city.Source

  2. Then your city

    Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Bean Station

We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Bean Station’s code. You owe 9.75% sales tax + 5% city occupancy tax and need a state business tax license once gross receipts reach $3,000 a year.

Full guide

Unincorporated Grainger

We found no county short-term rental permit for unincorporated Grainger County. You owe 9.75% sales tax + 5% county occupancy tax and need a state business tax license once gross receipts reach $3,000 a year.

Sources

A plain-language summary to help you prepare, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you apply. Spot something out of date? Email hello@licensedrental.com.