CITY RULES · NASHVILLE, TN

Short-term rental rules in Nashville, TN.

Regulator: Metro Codes & Building Safety. Last checked: Oct 15, 2026. Checked against: review status and sources shown for each claim.

Informational guide, not legal advice. Review dates and sources appear beside individual claims. Unconfirmed research is separated below. Rules and property eligibility can change; confirm requirements with the city before acting.

How we review these rules

Checked against official source The linked official material supports this particular summary as of its review date.
City confirmation needed Official wording conflicts or leaves a property-specific question. Ask the city before relying on it.
Review pending Unconfirmed draft research, separated from the checked summaries and compliance checklist.

Guests: Good to know when booking or staying

These are host rules from the official sources that may show up in a listing or affect your stay.

We did not find a rule in our sources we read that is visible to guests at booking. See the homeowner tab for host requirements.

Homeowners: Permits, taxes, caps and pending changes

What the official sources say a host or owner needs in Nashville, TN.

Permit types: Owner-occupied (natural person owner must permanently live there; LLCs ineligible; 4 proof-of-residence documents) and Not-Owner-Occupied. Checked against official source
Sources: Official source ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-15
Non-owner-occupied limits: New NOO permits only in listed commercial/mixed-use zoning districts; not permitted in AR2A, R, RS, RM. Existing permits there may renew but are not transferable on sale. Checked against official source
Sources: Official source ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-15
Responsible party: Provide the responsible party's contact details. The city's checklist requires this person to reside within 25 miles of the property. Checked against official source
Sources: City not-owner-occupied checklist ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-15
Pending / recent: The online process began March 11, 2026. Current instructions direct applicants to email sensitive identity documents separately and upload other PDFs through ePermits. Follow the city's steps and do not submit duplicate applications. Checked against official source
Sources: Official source ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Management clients: Compliance checklist

Items from the rules listed that need ongoing attention. We discuss applicable local rules with each owner before an arrangement begins, and the agreement sets out who is responsible for what.

Permit types: Owner-occupied (natural person owner must permanently live there; LLCs ineligible; 4 proof-of-residence documents) and Not-Owner-Occupied. Checked against official source
Sources: Official source ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-15
Responsible party: Provide the responsible party's contact details. The city's checklist requires this person to reside within 25 miles of the property. Checked against official source
Sources: City not-owner-occupied checklist ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-15
Pending / recent: The online process began March 11, 2026. Current instructions direct applicants to email sensitive identity documents separately and upload other PDFs through ePermits. Follow the city's steps and do not submit duplicate applications. Checked against official source
Sources: Official source ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Unconfirmed research notes (1)

These draft claims are not part of the checked guide or compliance checklist. The links are starting points for review, not confirmation of the claims.

Fee: $313 permit fee (2.3% card processing fee). Review pending
This draft claim has not been independently confirmed. Do not use it as compliance guidance.
Sources to review: Permit types ↗ · How to apply ↗ · Not independently confirmed

NOT YET VERIFIED

What we have not confirmed for Nashville, TN.

Room/occupancy tax rates Not yet verified
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