Knoxville short-term rentals limit overnight occupancy to two adults per bedroom plus two additional guests, with hard caps tied to bedroom count and parking availability under Chapter 8 STR rules.
Knoxville Code Chapter 8 caps STR overnight occupancy at two adults per bedroom plus two extra guests, with a maximum that cannot exceed bedroom-based limits established in the unit permit. Type 1 (owner-occupied) and Type 2 (non-owner-occupied) units must list permitted occupancy on every booking platform and inside the unit. Daytime gatherings are also limited to prevent neighborhood disruption. Operators must verify guest count at booking and refuse over-capacity reservations. Inspectors may verify counts during complaint investigations.
Exceeding posted occupancy triggers warnings, fines escalating from $50 to $500 per night, and permit revocation after repeated documented violations.
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