Rental Property Rules in Memphis, TN (2026)
1 verified rental property rules for Memphis, Tennessee, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Rental Registration
Memphis requires anyone operating a short-term rental to obtain a permit from the Division of Public Works before advertising or renting the property, under City Code § 5-44-5. The permit costs $300, expires after 365 days, and must display its number on every listing.
Memphis Short-Term Rental Registration Permit
Significant RestrictionsMemphis Code of Ordinances § 5-44-5
A.No person or entity shall operate a short term rental property or advertise residential property for use as a short term rental property without the owner of the property first having obtained a short term rental property permit issued by the City of Memphis Division of public works. Any owner of more than one short term rental property shall be required to obtain a permit for each short term...
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