Repeat Violator Strikes: Austin vs Nashville
How do repeat violator strikes rules compare between Austin, TX and Nashville, TN?
Austin has fewer restrictions than Nashville.
Austin, TX
Travis County
Travis County does not operate a three-strikes or escalating-penalty system for short-term rental nuisance complaints. Each incident is handled separately by TCSO or county code, and there is no cumulative permit-revocation pathway.
View full Austin rules →Nashville, TN
Davidson County
Nashville revokes STR permits after three substantiated violations within a rolling twelve-month window, imposing a mandatory three-year reapplication ban on the owner and the property under Metro Code 17.16.250.M.
View full Nashville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Austin | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Strike system | None | - |
| Permit revocation possible | No (no permit) | - |
| Individual nuisance enforcement | Yes | - |
| Civil nuisance suits | Common-law remedy | - |
| Strike window | - | Twelve rolling months |
| Strikes to revoke | - | Three substantiated |
| Reapplication ban | - | Three years |
| Appeal deadline | - | Fifteen days |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Austin FAQ
What happens after multiple noise complaints at one Travis County STR?
Each call is handled individually by TCSO. There is no automatic three-strikes system or county permit revocation.
Can neighbors sue an STR operator?
Yes. Texas common-law nuisance suits are the main private remedy when chronic disturbances continue at a short-term rental.
Nashville FAQ
Does a strike on a guest still count against me?
Yes. Hosts are responsible for guest conduct. Noise citations, occupancy excesses, and tax delinquencies during a stay count toward the host's three-strike total.
Can I appeal a strike?
Yes, file a written appeal with the Metro STR Appeals Board within fifteen days. Strikes overturned on appeal do not count toward revocation.
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