Primary-Residence-Only Rule: Denver vs Nashville
How do primary-residence-only rule rules compare between Denver, CO and Nashville, TN?
Denver, CO
Denver County
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Nashville, TN
Davidson County
Non-owner-occupied (Type 2) STRs are barred from Nashville residential zones; only commercial, mixed-use, and a closed grandfathered list remain eligible, with non-transferable permits expiring on sale under Metro Code 17.16.250.C.
View full Nashville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Denver | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Type 2 residential | - | Prohibited prospectively |
| Grandfather transfer | - | Lapses on sale |
| Allowed zones | - | Commercial, mixed-use |
| Authority | - | BL2017-608, TCA 13-7-602 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Denver FAQ
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Nashville FAQ
If I buy a grandfathered Type 2, can I keep operating?
No. Grandfathered Type 2 permits are tied to the original owner and cannot be transferred. The new owner must operate as Type 1 if eligible.
Did state law override Nashville's rules?
Tennessee's STR Unit Act provides partial preemption but explicitly preserves local registration and zoning frameworks adopted before the cutoff date in TCA 13-7-602.
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