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Greene County, TN vacation rental rules and taxes

Greene County has a 7% county occupancy tax, and its county commission voted to require permits, inspections, and parking rules for short-term rentals outside city limits. Greeneville adds a 4% city tax.

Checked against official sources November 5, 2026
County occupancy tax
7%
County rules
Permit outside city limits
Adopted by the county commission, 13-7.Source
Sales tax
9.75% (2.75% local)
Market
More than 300 rentals
Per county tourism officials in 2025; AirROI counts 79 in Greeneville.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

Greeneville

We found no short-term rental permit or rules in Greeneville’s code. You owe 9.75% sales tax + 4% town occupancy tax and need a state business tax license once gross receipts reach $3,000 a year.

Full guide

Unincorporated Greene

The Greene County Commission voted to regulate short-term rentals outside city and town limits: the county issues permits and can inspect and enforce parking rules. Tax is 9.75% sales tax plus the 7% county occupancy tax.

Sources

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