HB0405Enacted

Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 4, Part 14.

Tennessee HB0405 amends the hotel occupancy privilege tax regulations by requiring hotel operators to remit the tax to municipalities for guests who maintain occupancy for 30 continuous days, rather than refunding the tax to the guest. This bill affects hotel operators and transients, expanding the definition of "hotel" to include various types of accommodations. A key provision is the stipulation that municipalities cannot impose a hotel occupancy tax exceeding 4% of the consideration charged, with the bill's changes applicable to rental agreements entered into, renewed, or amended on or after July 1, 2025.

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Overview

Tennessee HB0405 amends the hotel occupancy privilege tax regulations by requiring hotel operators to remit the tax to municipalities for guests who maintain occupancy for 30 continuous days, rather than refunding the tax to the guest. This bill affects hotel operators and transients, expanding the definition of "hotel" to include various types of accommodations. A key provision is the stipulation that municipalities cannot impose a hotel occupancy tax exceeding 4% of the consideration charged, with the bill's changes applicable to rental agreements entered into, renewed, or amended on or after July 1, 2025.

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Sponsor

Leatherwood, Tom

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 28, 2025

Last Action

June 4, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 364

Subjects
Taxes, Hotel MotelMunicipal GovernmentHotels and Restaurants

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