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Here you will find information on how you can pay your short-term rental taxes in Trigg County. Registered short‑term rental owners can report monthly rental activity and pay transient room taxes through the Property Owner Portal.

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Before using the Property Owner Portal, please sign up using the button below.

ACCESS THE PROPERTY OWNER PORTAL

Through the portal, property owners can:

  • Enter monthly gross rental receipts
  • Submit zero‑activity reports when no rentals occurred
  • Receive and pay monthly invoices
  • Update property information
  • Manage multiple rental locations in one account

Reporting Deadline: Gross receipts for the previous month must be entered by the 15th.

Invoice Generation: Online invoices are generated when you renew your report and can be paid online immediately – no waiting.

Payment Deadline: Payments are due by the 30th of each month. A reminder for any unpaid invoices will be sent on or around the 25th of the reporting month.

If you prefer to report by mail or in person, you can download the Printable Tax Form.

Do I Need to File?

PRINTABLE TAX FORM (pdf)

Short Term Rental Tax FAQ (State & Local)

What is the Transient Room Tax?

The transient room tax is a lodging tax required by the Commonwealth of Kentucky and by local tourism commissions. It applies to short‑term stays of 29 days or fewer. This tax is paid by your guests, not by you. You simply collect it with each rental and send it to the Tourism Commission each month

Who must register?

Any property owner offering short‑term lodging in Trigg County must register with:

  • Cadiz–Trigg County Tourism Commission (local requirement)
  • Kentucky Department of Revenue (state requirement)

Where do I register with the State of Kentucky?

The Kentucky Department of Revenue provides registration and tax guidance for short‑term rentals.

State information link:  Kentucky Department of Revenue – Short‑Term Rental Information

Do I need to file if I use Airbnb, VRBO, or a management company?

If all of your rentals are processed through a third‑party management company or hosting platform and that company collects the required transient tax, those companies are responsible for reporting and paying taxes on your behalf. If you take any direct bookings, you must collect, report and pay taxes on the direct portion only. If you are unsure if your Third-party management company collects, reports and pays the taxes, you should contact them directly to ensure compliance.

When are monthly reports due?

Gross receipts for the previous month must be submitted by the 15th.

You can renew your report and pay immediately – no waiting for an invoice.

Invoices are generated on the 16th.

Payments are due by the 30th.

What if I had no rentals this month?

You must still file a zero‑activity report through the portal or by mail.

Can I report and pay by mail?

Yes. A printable form is available below for mail‑only reporting. You can download that here.

Printable Tax Form Instructions

Printable Transient Room Tax Form

For property owners who prefer not to use the online portal, you may download and print the monthly reporting form.

Download the Printable Form Here

How to Submit Your Form

You may return the completed form in either of the following ways:

By Mail: 

Cadiz–Trigg County Tourism Commission
PO Box 735
Cadiz, KY 42211

In Person: 

Forms and payments may be delivered during regular business hours at:

5748 Hopkinsville Road
Cadiz, Kentucky 42211

Payment Instructions

  • Make checks payable to: Cadiz–Trigg County Tourism Commission. 
  • Include your completed form with your payment.

If you need help calculating the tax amount, contact the Tourism office at: (270) 522-3892

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