Short Term Rental Property Tax Increases in Sevier County, Tennessee

If you own a short-term rental property in Sevier County, Tennessee, you should be aware of a recent decision by the county board of commissioners that will increase the property tax rate on these rentals. The decision affirms a 2021 state law that changes the property tax assessment rate for all short-term rentals from a 25% residential classification to a 40% commercial classification. 

 

This will impact over 10,000 short-term rental properties in Sevier County, including those listed on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.

 

The county spokesperson has confirmed that this decision affirms a state law that went into effect in 2021 and subsequent guidance from the state Comptroller’s office. The law stipulates that properties used as short-term rentals are classified as commercial properties unless certain exemptions are met. Essentially, properties with a business license that are a short-term rental and not the owner’s principal residence will be subject to the change in classification.

 

Out of approximately 13,000 identified overnight rentals in Sevier County, 2,500 were already being assessed at the 40% rate prior to the resolution. A rental cabin with an appraised value of $500,000 would go from paying $1,850 in annual property county tax to $2,960. The increase is approximately $222 per $100,000 of appraised value on short-term rentals. This increase will generate an estimated $8 million of new revenue for the county.

 

With a county property tax rate of $1.48 per $100 of assessed value, Sevier County maintains one of the lowest property tax rates in Tennessee. 

 

Despite this increase in property tax for short-term rentals, on average, short-term rentals across Sevier County are undervalued by over 53% since the last reappraisal in 2021, according to Sevier County Director of Public Affairs Tyler Basler.

 

The changes will be reflected on tax bills scheduled to go out in October 2023. The image below is the assessment change notice you should receive, If you own a short-term rental in Sevier County, Tennessee.

 

It is important to be aware of these changes and budget accordingly to avoid any unexpected costs.

This information was provided by WATE. You can read the news article here.

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Sevier County, Tennessee Property Tax Rate

Sevier County Property Tax Rate
We receive many questions regarding the Sevier County Property Tax Rate

*updated March 2022*

The property tax rate in Sevier County, Tennessee is per $100 assessed value of the home. 

County tax for Sevier County is $1.48.
Sevierville is $0.342540
Pigeon Forge is $0.16520.
Gatlinburg is $0.1257
Pittman Center is $0.53560

The ratio of assessment is 25% for residential/rental property. This applies to owner occupied homes and second homes.  See the example below about how to calculate Sevier County, Tennessee property taxes for a home assessed at $100,000 and $250,000.

 

Sevier County: $1.48 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $1.48 = $370 paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $1.48 = $925 paid per year

 

Each home inside the city limits will pay city and county taxes. Below are the tax rates and examples for city taxes.

Sevierville: $.42540 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $.42540 = $106.35 paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $.42540 = $265.88 paid per year

Pigeon Forge: $0.16520 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $0.16520 = $41.30 paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $0.16520 = $103.25 paid per year

Gatlinburg: $0.1257 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $0.1257 = $31.43 paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $0.1257 = $78.56 paid per year

Pittman Center: $.0.53560 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $.0.53560 = $133.90 paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $.0.53560 = $334.75 paid per year

There is no Income Tax in Tennessee.

Sales Tax in Tennessee is 7%.  Sevier County sales tax is 2.75%. For a total of 9.75% in sales tax in Sevier County. 

 

Many visitors to our area find our property taxes very reasonable. The influx of visitors provide a revenue stream that assist in cost sharing to developing the area.  This helps to keep costs lower for residents.

If you are interested in relocating, or owning investment property that keeps you coming back with tax incentives, then check out the Jason White Team website.  You set your own search criteria and view only those properties that fit your criteria. When it is time to take a personal look, our team of property professionals are here to assist you.  Contact us today to begin your Smoky Mountain property acquisition.

Why Purchase In The Smoky Mountains?

Whether you are considering a permanent move, looking for an investment or a second home there are numerous reasons why the Great Smoky Mountain area is a great choice to consider. With a variety of locations, year round beauty and the inspiring mountain backdrop it is a wonderful place to call home.

Gatlinburg is a rare gem. This tiny city may very well have been lost such as many remote southern rural towns. However, the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park changed the destiny of this city immediately. Restaurants and hotels sprang up rapidly to accommodate the influx of tourists coming to see the “Nation’s Most Visited National Park”. Hemmed in by mountains on all sides, Gatlinburg is never at a loss for magnificent views. Clean, rocky, boulder-strewn creeks and rivers run through the city with a beautiful zen-like quality. Wildlife such as; deer, black bear and turkey roam the area even into the city. Ober Gatlinburg gives the city the allure of being a ski resort/winter sports center. Year-round activities and festivities keep this tiny burg hopping. The topography of this location makes it easy to access the city amenities and within minutes you can escape to the seclusion of your own private cabin, chalet or condo.

The greatest appeal of Pigeon Forge is the natural surroundings that boast four distinct and mild seasons to satisfy the lifestyles of all residents and visitors alike. It is close to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Entrance and a short drive to Cades Cove. Homes for sale in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee are reasonably priced and exceptional in value. Buyers looking to relocate or invest in a second home, will find the real estate market in Pigeon Forge to be varied in styles and amenities, offering mountain charm and modern conveniences, surrounded by the tranquility and hanging blue mist of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Located between Pigeon Forge and Townsend, Wears Valley is a peaceful and secluded setting surrounded by breathtaking mountains and within reach of the Great Smoky National Park by way of Metcalf Bottoms, its own entrance to the National Park and one of only five. Wears Valley is a prime location for investment properties, second homes for peaceful vacations, or single family homes for full-time residents. The low crime and tax rates of Sevier County, along with excellent public schools run by the Sevier County School District, are what make Wears Valley a fabulous location to own property.

These are just a few of the distinctive locations to consider in the Great Smoky Mountain region. Looking at just these three locations leaves no doubt that Sevier County is a prime location to consider a real estate purchase. All of this coupled with an improving real estate market make now a great time to start looking. We invite you to begin at our to search out the right opportunity for you.

Here Are A Few Of My Featured Listings:

Gone With The Wind Almost $22k in rental for the first 10 months of 2012!! If you have dreamed of having a luxury chalet on top of the mountain with sweeping views of the valley, city and mountains then you have to look at this one. Type: Single Family Home Location: Chalet Village Price: $299,900 Get more information >

 

Walk To The Parkway Three level log cabin in the heart of Pigeon Forge that is walking distance to the action packed Parkway and the trolley stop. Type: Single Family Home Location: Pigeon Forge Price: $199,900 Get more information >

 

87 Gently Rolling Acres Await 87 gently rolling mountain top acres with outstanding 270 degree uninterrupted panoramic views of the major peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park including Mt. Cameror, Geyot, Webb, Greenbriar, and LeConte. Type: Single Family Home Location: Gatlinburg ,Tennessee Price: $1,750,000 Get more information >

 

Pittman Center, A Gem In The Great Smoky Mountains

Once a month we are going to feature fun facts and amenities about many of the different areas around Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville. This month we are featuring the quaint mountain community of Pittman Center. Let’s take a look at what makes this beautiful location so special.

Just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg is where you will find Pittman Center, a small community of roughly six square miles, which perfectly blends nature, mountain culture and Appalachian history. There is truly something for everyone, from golfing & fishing to visiting the . Being just minutes from the Greenbrier entrance to The Great Smoky Mountains offers easy access to wildlife viewing and hiking as well.

In 1784, this mountain region was settled by Frederick Emert and known as Emert’s Cove. The name Pittman Center became official in 1974. In the early 1900s, a Methodist missionary named John Burnett oversaw the construction of a community center & school that were named after a friend, Reverend Pittman. The school supported itself by canning tomatoes & growing apples, with the students doing the maintenance work. In 1955 the Sevier County Board Of Education purchased the Pittman school, combining it with Gatlinburg’s Pi Beta Phi High School in 1963. The only building remaining from the Pittman School is the home economics building which was placed on The National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

The community has resisted commercialism and maintained its roots and mountain heritage. It was awarded the Distinctive Destination award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. There are many great homes available tucked in to this secluded mountain region. All have been designed with an eye to respecting the surroundings and preserving the past. Pittman Center, Tennessee is truly a mountain getaway in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains offering homebuyers the best options in modern living with every possible amenity and convenience, yet in a setting so relaxing and quiet, it is a well-planned step back in time. See what gems in the smokies are available here at our .

Here are a few of my featured Pittman Center listings:

Prestigious RiverSong With A View
$20,330 gross rental income in 2010 & $17,432 in 2011! Wonderful location in the prestigious community of Riversong and only one mile from The Great Smoky Mountain National Park entrance at Greenbriar.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Pittman Center
Price: $319,900
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Mountain Streams/View/Private Home
Fantastic creekside location on 1.84 acres in beautiful Pittman Center. Enjoy the ridge top views and private mountain stream from this log cabin. If privacy is what you want this is it. Even a level driveway and easy parking. Comm swimming pool access.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Pittman Center
Price: $249,900
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One Of A Kind On The River!!
Located on the state’s most pristine river this is truly a one-of-a-kind property. Listen to the sounds of the river on this 2.8 acres in upscale subdivision of Riversong. This home offers a gourmet kitchen, huge game room and even a playroom for the kids
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Pittman Center
Price: $1,290,000
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A Look at 2011 Updated Property Taxes for Sevier County’s Smoky Mountain Real Estate

 

I receive many questions regarding what our property taxes are here. So this week’s blog looks at Sevier County property taxes on mountain homes.  The property tax rate is per $100 assessed value of the home. County tax for Sevier County is $1.63 per $100 assessed value. City tax per $100 assessed value is:   Sevierville is $0.31. Pigeon Forge is $0.200, Gatlinburg is $0.1493, and Pittman Center is .85.  The ratio of assessment is 25% for residential/rental property. This applies to owner occupied homes and second homes.  See the examples below for a home assessed at $100,000 and $250,000.

                                           For Sevier County Tax
Sevier County tax is $1.63 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $1.63 = $407.50 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $1.63 = $1018.75 tax paid per year

                                                       For City Tax
Sevierville is $.31 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $.31 = $77.50 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $.31 = $193.75 tax paid per year

Pigeon Forge is $0.200 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $0.200 = $50.00 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $0.200 = $125.00 tax paid per year

Gatlinburg is $0.1493 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $0.1493 = $37.33 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $0.1493 = $93.31 tax paid per year

Pittman Center is $.85 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $.85 = $212.50 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $.85 = $531.25 tax paid per year

Plus 30% of contents for personal property tax
There is no Income Tax
 
Many visitors to our area find our property taxes very reasonable.  The planning and working with tourist traffic over the years has helped to develop the Sevier County infrastructure.  The influx of visitors provided a revenue stream that has assisted in sharing the costs for developing the area.  This has helped to keep costs lower for residents by maintaining reasonable local living taxes.

If you are interested in living here, or owning investment property that keeps you coming back with tax incentives, then check out the Jason White Team website.  You set your own search criteria, and view only those properties that fit your criteria. When it is time to take a personal look, our team of property professionals are here to assist you.  Contact us today to begin your Smoky Mountain property acquisition.

Here are a Few of My New and Reduced Listings: 

Resort Living At It’s Best!!
Want the best close to town of Gatlinburg for shopping and dining? This resort offers a community pool for your enjoyment as well as utility water and sewer, garbage service and high speed internet.
Type: Land
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $42,000
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Build Your Dream Home/Black Bear Falls
Great building site in desirable Black Bear Falls in Gatlinburg. On site pool and easy access to all the attractions Gatlinburg has to offer.
Type: Land
Location: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Price: $51,000
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Fully Furnished Cedar and Stone Mtn Home
Contemporary cedar and stone mountain home sold fully furnished and close to the owner’s club w/ pools and tennis courts. Two private master suites each w/baths and balconies. Enjoy the cathedral ceilings, screened patio, sauna, and enclosed hot tub room.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $199,900
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Just Reduced! An Architectural Icon!
This commanding architectural icon is an award winning design. Fantastic floor plan, quality contruction, outrageous mountain views from all rooms, gas generator, lots or level parking and 5 master suites all with their own screened in porch. Must see!
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $899,900
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A Look At Property Taxes for Sevier County’s Smoky Mountain Real Estate

I receive many questions regarding what our property taxes are here. So this week’s blog looks at Sevier County property taxes on mountain homes.  The property tax rate is per $100 assessed value of the home. County tax for Sevier County is $1.54 per $100 assessed value. City tax per $100 assessed value is:   Sevierville is $0.31. Pigeon Forge is $0.1242, Gatlinburg is $0.1493, and Pittman Center is .77.  The ratio of assessment is 25% for residential/rental property. This applies to owner occupied homes and second homes.  See the examples below for a home assessed at $100,000 and $250,000.

                                               For Sevier County Tax
Sevier County tax is $1.54 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $1.54 = $385.00 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $1.54 = $962.50 tax paid per year

                                                       For City Tax
Sevierville is $.31 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $.31 = $77.50 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $.31 = $193.75 tax paid per year

Pigeon Forge is $0.1242 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $0.1242 = $31.05 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $0.1242 = $77.63 tax paid per year

Gatlinburg is $$0.1493 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $0.1493 = $37.33 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $0.1493 = $93.31 tax paid per year

Pittman Center is $.77 per $100 assessed value:
$100,000 Home     25% of $100,000 = $25,000 x $.77 = $192.50 tax paid per year
$250,000 Home     25% of $250,000 = $62,500 x $.77 = $481.25 tax paid per year

Plus 30% of contents for personal property tax
There is no Income Tax
Sales Tax 7%
 
Many visitors to our area find our property taxes very reasonable.  The planning and working with tourist traffic over the years has helped to develop the Sevier County infrastructure.  The influx of visitors provided a revenue stream that has assisted in sharing the costs for developing the area.  This has helped to keep costs lower for residents by maintaining reasonable local living taxes.

If you are interested in living here, or owning investment property that keeps you coming back with tax incentives, then check out the Jason White Team website.  You set your own search criteria, and view only those properties that fit your criteria. When it is time to take a personal look, our team of property professionals are here to assist you.  Contact us today to begin your Smoky Mountain property acquisition.

Here are a Few of My Latest Listings:

Estate Home on Lake Peninsula
This palatial, custom built, heirloom estate is a perfect home for entertaining or just relaxing by the waterside. Expansive views of Flat Creek(Douglas Lake) and surrounding mountain ridges. Beautiful professionally landscaped gardens.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Douglas Lake
Price: $1,120,000
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Updated with Private Bedroom Suites!
Want a great investment property, then this is it! Already on a rental program and has a great rental history. Recently updated, offers private bedroom suites, and has a sky walk to balcony and mountain views.
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $249,900
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Dramatic Mt LeConte View/Newly Updated!
Totally updated Chalet with dramatic Smoky Mountain (Mt LeConte)views. Level parking which is a bonus as well as within walking distance of pool and tennis courts at Owner’s Club
Type: Single Family Home
Location: Chalet Village
Price: $349,900
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