Confirm the Property
Verify the address, jurisdiction, property type, eligibility rules, and private restrictions.
Before you list
Nashville STRP Permit: Step-by-Step
Prepare the Nashville STRP Permit: eligibility, documents, fees, application steps, verification, and renewal.
- Property eligibility
- Official sources
- You control every submission
Approval path
One Property, One Ordered Path from Requirements to Renewal.
Prepare 7 Readiness Checks
Bring the host, ownership, residence, tax, insurance, and supporting records into one file.
Follow 4 Ordered Stages
Work through the government sequence, then retain the submitted record and confirmation.
Verify and Maintain
Confirm the issued approval, publish required details, and track taxes, changes, and renewal.
Nashville approval outcome
The goal is an active Nashville STRP Permit tied to the correct operator, property, tax accounts, and listing information.
Short-term rental properties require a Metropolitan Government permit before advertising or operating, subject to zoning and permit-type eligibility. Owner-occupied and not-owner-occupied permits follow different eligibility rules; confirm the correct permit type.
Do not advertise or operate before the STRP permit is issued.
Eligibility checks before the Nashville application
Confirm jurisdiction and eligibility
Match the street address to Nashville authority and confirm the property class can use Nashville STRP Permit. If either the boundary or eligible-use result differs, stop before opening the application.
RequiredResolve the residence rule
Save the records that prove this classification; if the operator or dwelling cannot meet it, choose a lawful rental path before paying a fee.
RequiredFloor plan and sleeping-room layout
Show every room, wall, door, window, and smoke detector on letter-size floor plans for each level. Proof of ownership and residence.
Required$1 million liability insurance evidence
Submit proof of homeowner fire, hazard, and liability insurance with at least $1 million of liability coverage per occurrence.
RequiredTax-payment and account records
Provide proof that property taxes and, for renewals, applicable room, occupancy, and sales taxes are current.
RequiredAdjacent-owner notice evidence
Notify adjacent property owners in person or by certified mail and retain the delivery evidence required by the application checklist.
RequiredLocal responsible-party information
Provide a responsible party who lives within 25 miles of the property and can be reached throughout every rental period.
Required
Complete the Nashville application
Complete the process through the official Nashville Codes STRP Application.
Choose the correct permit type
Confirm owner-occupied or not-owner-occupied eligibility and zoning.
Prepare the application package
Gather plans, ownership or residency proof, insurance, tax records, and notice evidence. The published application fee is $313; verify the current fee before submission.
Submit and pay the fee
Use the current Metro process and retain the application and payment record.
Complete review before listing
Resolve inspections or corrections and wait for an active permit number. The permit is valid for 12 months and must be renewed annually.
Nashville Codes STRP Application
Official Nashville application information and entry point.
Verify the Result
Confirm government status is active
A receipt, draft, correction notice, or pending status is not approval; resolve it with Nashville authority before accepting a stay.
RequiredCheck the listing number and property
Match the issued number, address, unit, operator, and expiration to every Nashville listing. Correct a missing number or property mismatch before the listing is made bookable.
RequiredCalendar filing and renewal
Register and file local occupancy tax unless the official rules assign collection to a marketplace for the transaction. Renew annually and keep tax, insurance, contact, and listing records current.
Required
Common Causes of Delay or Denial
Wrong jurisdiction or property category
A Nashville STRP Permit application filing belongs only in Nashville authority's program and the eligible property class for Nashville STRP Permit. If the address, zoning/use result, or approval category differs, correct that decision before resubmitting.
Applicant and property records do not match
Reconcile the applicant name, street and unit, ownership or tenancy record, tax account, and portal profile used for Nashville STRP Permit. Fix the source record that is wrong instead of uploading another conflicting copy.
Missing inspection, insurance, or notice
Fire-safety and codes review can be required before permit issuance. Maintain at least the liability coverage required by the current STRP rules. Provide the required notice to adjacent property owners and keep proof.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I operate while the Nashville application is pending?
No. Do not advertise or operate before the STRP permit is issued.
How much does the Nashville application cost?
The published application fee is $313; verify the current fee before submission.
How often does the Nashville approval renew?
The permit is valid for 12 months and must be renewed annually.