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Short-term rental rules in Gatlinburg, TN

Compiled from the city's official pages — rules you must confirm before you list. Compiled August 2026; rules change, confirm each on the official site.

Gatlinburg, TN · rules you must confirm

Registration & tax

Compiled from the city's official pages. Links go to the official site where available — confirm each before you list.

Registration / license
Tourist Residency Permit
Issued by City of Gatlinburg (Building & Planning Department) · $200 for 2 bedrooms or less, plus $75 for each additional bedroom (annual) — confirm current fee on the apply page
Lodging / occupancy tax
City Hotel/Motel (Privilege) Tax
City of Gatlinburg Finance Department · City hotel/motel tax is 3% of gross receipts, remitted monthly to the City; state/local sales tax is separate (TN DOR) — confirm current rate with the City of Gatlinburg Finance Department
Base zoning

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Gatlinburg, TN · common questions

FAQ

Does Gatlinburg require short-term rentals to register?

The city lists a short-term-rental registration (Tourist Residency Permit) on its official pages. Whether it applies to your specific listing depends on factors we don't verify — confirm directly with City of Gatlinburg (Building & Planning Department). Informational only, not legal advice.

How much does Gatlinburg STR registration cost?

Published fee guidance: $200 for 2 bedrooms or less, plus $75 for each additional bedroom (annual) — confirm current fee on the apply page. Fees change — confirm the current amount with City of Gatlinburg (Building & Planning Department) before you pay.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Gatlinburg?

The city lists City Hotel/Motel (Privilege) Tax (City hotel/motel tax is 3% of gross receipts, remitted monthly to the City; state/local sales tax is separate (TN DOR) — confirm current rate with the City of Gatlinburg Finance Department), administered by City of Gatlinburg Finance Department. Confirm current rates and how to register on the official tax page.

Can I run a non-owner-occupied Airbnb in Gatlinburg?

That depends on the city's zoning and primary-residence rules, which we don't verify here — confirm with City of Gatlinburg (Building & Planning Department) and check your exact address's base zoning.

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