Nashville STR Compliance Guide 2026 — STRP Permit & Occupancy Tax

Complete compliance guide for Nashville Airbnb and VRBO hosts. Nashville requires an annual Short-Term Rental Property (STRP) permit, monthly Davidson County occupancy tax remittance, and safety inspections. Non-owner-occupied STRPs are prohibited in most residential zones. Current permit requirements and tax rates are shown in the live compliance guide above.

Nashville STRP Permit Types

• Owner-Occupied STRP (Type 1) — Owner must reside at the property for at least 183 days per year. Permitted in most residential zones. No night cap limit.
• Non-Owner-Occupied STRP (Type 2) — For investment properties. Banned in most residential zones under Metro Codes. Only permitted in specific commercial and mixed-use zones.

Nashville Occupancy Tax

Nashville STR hosts must remit Davidson County hotel/motel occupancy tax plus Tennessee state sales tax on all short-term rental income. Tax is due monthly by the 20th of each month. Airbnb and VRBO collect and remit for platform bookings — direct bookings require self-filing. Current rates are shown in the live compliance guide above.

Nashville STR Safety Requirements

• Working smoke alarm in every bedroom and common area
• Carbon monoxide detector per Metro Fire Code
• Fire extinguisher accessible to guests
• Emergency evacuation plan posted near entrance
• Permit number displayed on all listing platform pages
• Local emergency contact available 24/7

Nashville STR Fines & Enforcement

• Operating without valid STRP: Metro Codes summons and civil penalty
• Non-owner-occupied STRP in prohibited zone: immediate permit revocation
• Missing permit number on listings: $500+ fine per listing
• Late occupancy tax filing: 5% of unpaid tax per month

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