Nashville, Tennessee Short Term Rental Regulations

City Code of Ordinances

There are two types of Short Term Rental Property permits in Nashville: owner-occupied and not owner-occupied. New, not owner-occupied STRP licenses (typically owned by investors) are only allowed in particular non-residentially zoned locations, as indicated in the District Land Use Table. Owner-occupied means an owner-occupied residential dwelling unit containing not more than four sleeping rooms that are used and/or advertised through an online marketplace for rent for transient occupancy by guests. The property owner must either continuously or permanently reside in the property. The property's owner must be a natural person or persons, not a limited liability entity, such as a corporation or limited liability company, and not an unincorporated entity, such as a partnership, joint venture, or trust.  Not owner-occupied means a residential dwelling unit that is not owner-occupied containing not more than four sleeping rooms that are used and/or advertised through an online marketplace for rent for transient occupancy by guests. The maximum number of occupants permitted at any one time for owner-occupied and not owner-occupied shall not exceed more than twice the number of sleeping rooms plus four. The occupancy maximum shall be conspicuously posted within the unit. For more information, see the Nashville Short Term Rental page and Types of STRP Permits. 

Business License Requirements

The application for a Short Term Rental Property permit involves several steps. These are the checklist for the two types of short term rental property:

• Checklist for Owner Occupied Short Term Rental Property applications
• Checklist for Not-Owner Occupied Short Term Rental Property applications

The Nashville Fire Marshal's office will no longer conduct inspections on single and two-family residences as of March 1, 2022. Instead, applications for short-term rental permits in these residences must include a certificate from a state-licensed architect, engineer, or home inspector stating that the home complies with Metropolitan Code of Laws 6.28.030.A.5.b and 6.28.030.B.5.b. See New Permit Requirements and Steps for more information. 

Building and Housing Standards

Nashville has rules and regulations that specify minimum building, design, maintenance standards, habitability, health, and safety requirements. Some rules and regulations that apply to residential and non-residential properties may apply to your listing. Please consult the Nashville Codes and Building Safety Department. See the Nashville Code of Ordinance and Rules for Operating an STRP. 

Tourist and Local Taxes

All sales and hotel taxes must be remitted to the appropriate agency by the Short Term Rental Property operator:

• Apply for Occupancy Privilege Tax Account Number
• Business Tax License Information for Short Term Rental Property Owners (Davidson County Clerk)
• Davidson County Real Property Search (Property Assessor)

 Visit the Office of the Treasurer to learn more about tax payments.

Other Rules

Prior to applying for a short-term rental permit, all applicants must notify neighboring property owners. Proof of Notification for Owner Occupied Short Term Rental Property permit applicationsProof of Notification for Not-Owner Occupied Short Term Rental Property permit applications The applicant must certify that operating the proposed Short Term Rental Property will not violate any Home Owners Association agreement or bylaws, Condominium Agreement, Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions, or any other agreement governing and restricting the use of the proposed Short Term Rental Property. Homeowners Association and Contact Information Form