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Maury County, TN vacation rental rules and taxes

Maury County charges a 5% occupancy tax, and its cities add their own. Columbia allows new short-term rentals only in three urban zones, and Spring Hill requires a yearly city permit.

Checked against official sources November 5, 2026
County occupancy tax
5%
Columbia adds 5%; Spring Hill and Mount Pleasant add 4%.Source
Sales tax
9.75%
7% state + 2.75% local.Source
Market
About 145 listings in Columbia
Plus 67 in Spring Hill (both counties). AirROI, 12 months to September 2026.Source

What to do

  1. Pay the county occupancy tax on direct bookings

    Airbnb and VRBO remit occupancy tax to the state for their bookings. For direct bookings, ask Maury County where to file the 5% county tax; we couldn’t confirm the office.Source

  2. Then your city

    Columbia and Spring Hill have their own rules. Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Columbia

Since January 1, 2026, Columbia allows short-term rentals only in its CD-4, CD-4C, and CD-5 zones, and every one needs a yearly city STR permit. Taxes are 9.75% sales tax plus 10% occupancy tax.

Full guide

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant’s zoning code defines a vacation rental (under 30 days) as a short-term rental and lists it under its light and heavy industrial districts. We found no separate city permit. Taxes are 9.75% sales tax plus 9% occupancy tax.

Full guide

Spring Hill

Since February 2025, Spring Hill requires a city short-term rental permit with a yearly inspection: $150 a year if you live there, $300 if you don’t. Rentals are capped at five bedrooms. In the Maury County part, taxes are 9.75% sales tax plus 9% occupancy tax.

Full guide

Unincorporated Maury

We found no county short-term rental permit for unincorporated Maury County. You owe 9.75% sales tax + 5% 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 Spot something out of date?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.