Davidson County STR operators owe a $313 annual permit fee plus Nashville's Hotel Occupancy Tax (6–7% + $2.50/night). Combined with state sales tax, total lodging taxes reach approximately 15–16% plus the nightly flat fee.
Metro Code §6.28.030 requires the $313 annual permit fee. Nashville's Hotel Occupancy Tax is 6–7% of gross rental receipts plus $2.50 per night. Tennessee state sales tax (9.25% combined) also applies. Total combined lodging tax: ~15.25–16.25% + $2.50/night. Airbnb and Vrbo have collected and remitted state taxes automatically since January 2021. Operators using non-registered platforms must remit Hotel Occupancy Tax directly to Metro Finance Collections by the 20th of each month. Proof of Hotel Occupancy Tax payment is required to renew the annual permit.
Failure to remit occupancy tax: Collections Office enforcement; permit non-renewal.
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