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Short-term rental rules in Sevierville, 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.

Sevierville, 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
Short-Term Rental Operational Permit (annual, with Fire Department life-safety inspection)
Issued by City of Sevierville Fire Department (Fire Prevention Bureau) · Fee varies — confirm on the apply page (applications and fees handled via MGOconnect)
Lodging / occupancy tax
Hospitality Tax — Lodging (3% of net taxable lodging proceeds for stays under 30 days within city limits)
City of Sevierville Hospitality Tax Office · 3% lodging tax (verified on the city Hospitality Tax page) — confirm current rate with the City of Sevierville Hospitality Tax Office
Base zoning

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Sevierville, TN · common questions

FAQ

Does Sevierville require short-term rentals to register?

The city lists a short-term-rental registration (Short-Term Rental Operational Permit (annual, with Fire Department life-safety inspection)) on its official pages. Whether it applies to your specific listing depends on factors we don't verify — confirm directly with City of Sevierville Fire Department (Fire Prevention Bureau). Informational only, not legal advice.

How much does Sevierville STR registration cost?

Published fee guidance: Fee varies — confirm on the apply page (applications and fees handled via MGOconnect). Fees change — confirm the current amount with City of Sevierville Fire Department (Fire Prevention Bureau) before you pay.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Sevierville?

The city lists Hospitality Tax — Lodging (3% of net taxable lodging proceeds for stays under 30 days within city limits) (3% lodging tax (verified on the city Hospitality Tax page) — confirm current rate with the City of Sevierville Hospitality Tax Office), administered by City of Sevierville Hospitality Tax Office. Confirm current rates and how to register on the official tax page.

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

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

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