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Sequatchie County, TN vacation rental rules and taxes

Sequatchie County has a 4% occupancy tax; Dunlap added a 4% city tax in April 2026. Sales tax is 9.25% in the county and 9.75% in Dunlap.

Checked against official sources November 5, 2026
County occupancy tax
4%
Sales tax
9.25% (9.75% in Dunlap)
Market
About 50 listings around Dunlap

What to do

  1. Register for sales and occupancy tax

    Tax on stays here is 9.25% sales tax plus 4% occupancy tax outside Dunlap. 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 Sequatchie County Clerk where to file the county occupancy tax; we couldn’t confirm the office.Source

  2. Then your city

    Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Dunlap

We couldn’t check Dunlap’s code online and found no short-term rental permit in news or city pages. You owe 9.75% sales tax + 8% 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 Spot something out of date?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.