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Marion County, TN vacation rental rules and taxes

Marion County has a 5% occupancy tax and 9.75% sales tax. Jasper adds a 4% city tax; Kimball and the Marion part of Monteagle charge only a 5% city tax.

Checked against official sources November 5, 2026
County occupancy tax
5%
Sales tax
9.75%
Market
About 75 listings
Whitwell 37, South Pittsburg 20, Powells Crossroads 17, plus part of Monteagle.Source

What to do

  1. Register for sales and occupancy tax

    Tax on stays here is 9.75% sales tax plus 5% occupancy tax outside city limits. Airbnb and VRBO collect both on their bookings. For direct bookings, file sales tax with the state through TNTAP by the 20th of each month. For direct bookings, ask the Marion County Clerk where to file the county occupancy tax; we couldn’t confirm the office.Source

  2. Then your city

    Monteagle is listed under Grundy County. Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Jasper

We couldn’t check Jasper’s code online and found no short-term rental permit in news or city pages. You owe 9.75% sales tax + 9% occupancy tax and need a state business tax license once gross receipts reach $3,000 a year.

Full guide

South Pittsburg

We couldn’t check South Pittsburg’s code online and found no short-term rental permit in news or city pages. You owe 9.75% sales tax + 5% occupancy tax and need a state business tax license once gross receipts reach $3,000 a year.

Full guide

Unincorporated Marion

We found no county short-term rental permit for unincorporated Marion County, but we couldn’t check the county zoning resolution online. You owe 9.75% sales tax + 5% occupancy tax.

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 Spot something out of date?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.