Tennessee county rules
Meigs County, TN vacation rental rules and taxes
Meigs County sits between Watts Bar and Chickamauga lakes. It has a 5% occupancy tax and the region’s lowest sales tax, 9%.
Checked against official sources November 5, 2026What to do
Register for sales and occupancy tax
Tax on stays here is 9% sales tax plus 5% occupancy tax. 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 Meigs County Clerk where to file the county occupancy tax; we couldn’t confirm the office.Source
Then your area
Pick your area.
Towns
Decatur
We couldn’t check Decatur’s code online and found no short-term rental permit in news or city pages. You owe 9% sales tax + 5% occupancy tax and need a state business tax license once gross receipts reach $3,000 a year.
Full guideUnincorporated Meigs
We found no county short-term rental permit for unincorporated Meigs County, but we couldn’t check the county zoning resolution online. You owe 9% sales tax + 5% occupancy tax.
Sources
- Local occupancy tax rates report (updated November 4, 2026) · Tennessee Department of Revenue
- Local sales tax rates map and data report · Tennessee Department of Revenue
- Tennessee Airbnb market data (active listings, 12 months to September 2026) · AirROI
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 Spot something out of date?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.