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Baileyton
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Baileyton

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  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Baileyton allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

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

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

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 7% Greene County 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.

The published guide for Baileyton lists 7% county 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.

County tax
7%
State tax
7%
Total for a direct booking
14%
License
Not available
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Baileyton: Recorded remittance instructions

no city levy; Greene County occupancy tax 7% applies; marketplace remits via TN DOR; host remits to county for direct bookings

Greene County: Recorded exemptions

Each county's hotel-motel tax is set by its own private act, which defines the taxable stay and long-stay relief (e.g., Van Buren Co.: tax on occupancy of <30 days, 'transient' defined as <90 days, with refund/credit after 90 continuous days : Priv. Acts 1984 Ch. 168, §§ 1, 3, via CTAS); thresholds vary by county act.

Greene County: Recorded penalties and interest

Standard county private-act provision: interest at 12% per annum plus 1% penalty per month on delinquent taxes; willful failure to collect/remit is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $50 (e.g., Priv. Acts 1984 Ch. 168, § 6, Van Buren Co., via CTAS); some county acts set 8% interest.

Greene County: Recorded remittance instructions

County Clerk (direct bookings); marketplaces remit via TN DOR; grandfathered private-act rate >4%

Greene County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Source for these notes: tn.gov: local occupancy tax rates

Platform tax collection guidance for Baileyton

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 7% county 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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Greene County occupancy tax7%
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Tennessee state sales tax7%
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Tennessee filing and tax guidanceSee guidance
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Baileyton STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Baileyton occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Baileyton?

The licensing requirement for Baileyton 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.