Short-term rental permit rules in Davidson County, TN — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
All short-term rentals in Davidson County require a Metro Codes permit under §6.28.030. The consolidated Metro Government applies uniform STR regulations across the entire county. Non-owner-occupied permits are banned in most residential zones.
Metro Code §6.28.030 applies throughout Davidson County. All STR properties must obtain a Metro Codes Department permit ($313/year) before listing on Airbnb or similar platforms. Owner-Occupied permits require permanent residency and are limited to natural persons (no LLCs/trusts per BL2024-478). Non-Owner-Occupied permits are prohibited for new applicants in AR2A, R, RS, and RM zones; existing holders in these zones may renew but permits are non-transferable. Maximum 4 sleeping rooms per permit. Minimum stay: 24 hours; maximum stay: 30 days. Responsible party must live within 25 miles of the property. Operating without a permit: mandatory one-year waiting period before re-application.
No permit: enforcement + mandatory 1-year waiting period. Annual renewal required with proof of insurance and tax payment.
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