Occupancy Limits: Austin vs Nashville
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Austin, TX and Nashville, TN?
Austin and Nashville have similar restriction levels.
Austin, TX
Travis County
Austin City Code Chapter 25-2 Subchapter E caps STR occupancy at six unrelated adults or 10 total including related persons, whichever is lower, with no more than two adults per bedroom plus two. Outdoor occupancy after 10:00 PM is limited to six persons.
View full Austin rules →Nashville, TN
Davidson County
Nashville STR permits cap overnight guests at four adults per bedroom, not exceeding twelve total adults regardless of unit size, with day visitors counted toward the limit during gatherings under Metro Code 17.16.250.E.
View full Nashville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Max per bedroom | - | Four adults |
| Absolute cap | - | Twelve adults total |
| Code section | - | Metro 17.16.250.E |
| Strikes to revoke | - | Three in twelve months |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Austin FAQ
Nashville FAQ
Do children count toward the cap?
No, the four-per-bedroom and twelve-total caps apply to adults only. Children may stay above that count, though fire-code egress still applies.
Can I host a daytime party larger than my cap?
No. Metro Code 17.16.250.E counts assembled persons during gatherings, and exceeding occupancy during the day is itself a citable strike.
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