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HOA Rules in Knoxville, TN (2026)

1 verified hoa rules for Knoxville, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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CC&R Enforcement

Knoxville issues short-term rental permits without checking HOA covenants: the ordinance says outright that the city has no obligation to verify or enforce compliance with private HOA rules.

Knoxville Won't Enforce HOA STR Rules

Light Restrictions

Knoxville Code of Ordinances § 16-638

The city shall not have any obligation or be responsible for making a determination regarding whether the issuance of an operating permit or the use of a dwelling as a short term rental unit is permitted under any private agreements or any covenants, conditions, and restrictions or any of the regulations or rules of the homeowners' association or maintenance organization... and the city shall h...

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