Memphis Code Enforcement and Permit Office track STR violations under Ord. 5894. Three substantiated violations within a 12-month period trigger automatic permit revocation and a one-year reapplication ban.
The Memphis Permit Office maintains a violation log per STR permit. Substantiated violations include verified noise complaints, occupancy-limit breaches, tax-remittance failures, and unresponsive local contacts. The first violation typically yields a written warning; the second draws a fine; the third within a rolling 12-month window triggers revocation. Hosts may appeal to the Permit Office hearing officer within 30 days. Revoked operators cannot reapply for one year, and the address itself may be flagged for heightened scrutiny if a new applicant emerges.
Three substantiated complaints in 12 months, falsified records, or operating after revocation produces fines up to $500 per day plus a one-year ban from reapplying for the address.
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