Chattanooga, TN Short-Term Rentals: Repeat Violator Strikes (2026)

The City reserves the right to revoke a granted short-term vacation rental certificate at any time upon notice to the owner and the short-term vacation rental certificate Agent and after a public hearing once the property has three documented violations of City Code or State Law as a direct result of the operation of the short-term vacation rental unit and no appeal rights of those violations remain. Such violations are evidenced by a finding of guilt or fault by court or an administrative officer or body designated by the City Council. .....(2)A short-term vacation rental certificate which is revoked prevents its certificate holder from applying for a new certificate or short-term vacation rental on the same property or part thereof for a period of one year from the date of revocation. Prior to any revocation, the owner or the short-term vacation rental agent will be cited to the Administrative Hearing Officer, or a body designated by the City Council, for a hearing to establish proof of violations. ..... (Ord. No. 14137, § 1, 7-23-24; Ord. No. 14138, § 1, 7-23-24)