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Clarksville
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Clarksville
owner- and non-owner-occupied allowed.
Find published guidance for your Clarksville address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Clarksville.

What you need to do in Clarksville

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    owner- and non-owner-occupied allowed.

  2. To do
    Get the Clarksville short-term rental license or registration

    STR Operating Permit required (Ord 1-2020-21 eff 9/3/2020; City Code Title 5 Ch 3); $150 initial/$120 annual renewal; owner- and non-owner-occupied allowed; fire/codes inspections; local contact within 45 min

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 2.75% Clarksville 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.

owner- and non-owner-occupied allowed. The published guide for Clarksville lists 2.75% 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. A license or registration is required.

At a glance.

Local tax
2.75%
State tax
7%
Total for a direct booking
9.75%
License
Required
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Clarksville: Recorded exemptions

Allowable deductions include 30-day occupancy (worksheet must be submitted) and stays by local, state, or federal government agencies when paid directly by those agencies (City of Clarksville Hotel/Motel Tax FAQ, Ord. 73-2023-2024).

Clarksville: Recorded effective date

2025-01-01

Clarksville: Recorded remittance instructions

marketplace bookings via TN DOR; direct bookings host remits to city; city STR permit required; major market (Fort Campbell/Austin Peay); city 2.75% (DOR eff date 9/1/2025 - recent change; verify) + county 8% = 10.75% combined (high)

Source for these notes: library.municode.com: code of ordinances

Platform tax collection guidance for Clarksville

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

  • Get the required license or registration

    Apply for the required license or registration with the licensing office before you list.

  • Collection of the 2.75% 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.

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Clarksville occupancy tax2.75%
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Tennessee state sales tax7%
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Tennessee filing and tax guidanceSee guidance
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Clarksville STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Clarksville occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Clarksville?

A license or registration is required.

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.