Short-Term Rentals in Knox County, TN (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Knox County, Tennessee.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Knox County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Taxes & Fees

Knox County levies a 5% occupancy tax on gross receipts from hotels, motels, campgrounds, and other lodging including short-term rentals. Operators file a monthly return with the Knox County Clerk by the 20th of the following month.

Knox County 5% Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax

Some Restrictions

Knox County Hotel/Motel/Campground/Other Occupancy Tax Return (KCOTR); TCA 67-4-1401 et seq.

5. Tax Due (5% of line 4). 6. Less 2% compensation for owner/operator for the remittance of tax due on line 5 if not delinquent. This report must be filed by the 20th day of the following month for which a report is due.

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Short-Term Rentals by City in Knox County

1 cities in Knox County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

KnoxvillePop. 190,740

6 verified rules • Host Presence Rule, Occupancy Limits

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