Nashville Airbnb license and short-term rental permit requirements
Nashville regulates short-term rental properties through STRP permits, with different owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied paths and zoning limits.
Quick answer
Nashville hosts should treat the current status as STRP permit required. Before publishing or renewing a listing, confirm the exact address with Metro Nashville Codes, Short-Term Rentals, review the official source, and prepare the tax, zoning, renewal, and document items below.
Agency and application link
Primary agency: Metro Nashville Codes, Short-Term Rentals
Open official sourceCost, renewal, and tax notes
Cost
Confirm the current permit, inspection, and renewal fees on Metro Nashville's official STR page.
Renewal
Renew before expiration and keep ownership, local contact, and tax account details current.
Tax
Confirm Metro and Tennessee lodging tax obligations and keep platform remittance records.
Zoning and occupancy note
Non-owner-occupied STRPs are especially sensitive to zoning, density, and eligibility limits.
Documents to gather
- STRP application
- Proof of ownership or owner authorization
- Floor plan and safety details where requested
- Tax registration details
- Local responsible-party contact
Fine and operating risk
Operating without the right STRP permit can lead to citations, permit denial, or revocation risk.