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Caryville
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Caryville, Tennessee. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

Rental conditions are recorded in Caryville
STR permit provisions in city code (grandfathering language present).
Find published guidance for your Caryville address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Caryville.

What you need to do in Caryville

Checked against the source
  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    STR permit provisions in city code (grandfathering language present).

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Caryville requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 5% Caryville occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  4. To confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

STR permit provisions in city code (grandfathering language present). The published guide for Caryville lists 5% local occupancy tax. The state table lists a 7% Tennessee state sales tax in addition. Local sales and occupancy taxes may apply in addition to the state base rate. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
5%
State tax
7%
Total for a direct booking
12%
License
Not available
Local filing
Platform collects

Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Caryville: Recorded exemptions

Transient = occupancy for 30 continuous days; a person maintaining occupancy for 30 continuous days receives a refund/credit of tax collected (Caryville Code §5-601(9), §5-605(2)).

Caryville: Recorded penalties and interest

12% per annum interest plus 1% per month on delinquent taxes (max penalty 25% of tax due, $10 minimum); willful refusal = civil penalty up to $50 per occurrence (Caryville Code §5-608).

Caryville: Recorded effective date

1999-07-01

Caryville: Recorded remittance instructions

5% per code 5-602 (Ord. #99-3, July 1999 - grandfathered >4%); no county HM tax inside Caryville per TACIR; Norris Lake STR market

Source for these notes: mtas.tennessee.edu: caryville code

Platform tax collection guidance for Caryville

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsPlatform collects
VrboPlatform collectsPlatform collects
Booking.comPlatform collectsPlatform collects
DirectYou collect and remitYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 5% local tax

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Caryville occupancy tax5%Source linked
Tennessee state sales tax7%Source linked
Tennessee filing and tax guidanceSee guidanceSource linked
Licensing recordNot availableSource linked
Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Caryville STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Caryville occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Caryville?

The licensing requirement for Caryville is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule. Ask the tax office how often you file and when returns are due.