Use the Nashville STR permit lookup below to check whether any Nashville address holds a Metro short-term rental permit: the permit class (non-owner-occupied vs. owner-occupied), whether it is active, the issue and expiration dates, and the permit holder of record. For a condo or multi-unit building, the tool rolls up every permitted unit. The data comes straight from Metro Nashville’s public permit records and powers our wider Nashville short-term rental investment resources.
Nashville Short-Term Rental Permit Checker
Check any address · live Metro permit dataSTR permit data current as of 2026-07-03 23:40. Source: Metro Nashville Open Data. For an official record, confirm with Metro Codes.
How does the Nashville STR permit lookup work?
Enter the property address in the tool above. It searches Metro Nashville’s permit records and returns any short-term rental permit on file for that address: its class, status, issue and expiration dates, and holder of record. For a condo or multi-unit building, it rolls the results up to the building so you can see every permitted unit at once.
What is the difference between a NOOSTR and an OOSTR permit?
A non-owner-occupied (NOOSTR) permit covers a property the owner does not live in, which is the investment class most Airbnb buyers are looking for. An owner-occupied (OOSTR) permit covers a short-term rental at the owner’s own residence. Only a natural person who lives at the property can hold an OOSTR permit; LLCs, corporations, and trusts are not eligible, which is why every entity-held permit is non-owner-occupied.
How can I tell if a permit is active, expired, or cancelled?
The tool shows each permit’s current status. An active permit is issued with an expiration date still in the future. Expired permits show the date they lapsed, and cancelled permits show their issue and scheduled-expiration dates. Because these are public records, the tool shows an address’s full permit history, not just the active permit.
Are Nashville short-term rental permits transferable when a property sells?
Permits are annual and generally do not transfer with a property sale. Metro treats a change of ownership as ending the permit, so the buyer must apply for a new one. Because new non-owner-occupied permits are no longer issued in residential zones (AR2A, R, RS, RM), a conventional sale of a residential-zone rental can mean the buyer cannot get a permit at all. Because entities can hold NOOSTR permits, some investors acquire the owning entity itself rather than the real estate, which can leave the permit-holding entity unchanged. Whether that preserves a permit depends on Metro’s current rules and how the deal is structured, so confirm it with Metro Codes and your attorney before relying on it. Our guide to Nashville STR zoning and permits walks through the zoning detail.
How many active short-term rental permits does a building have?
Enter the building’s street address and the tool rolls every unit’s permit into one view: a count of active permits by class plus a per-unit breakdown. Most downtown and urban-core condo buildings hold multiple permits, and the building view shows the full footprint rather than a single unit.
Can I still get a new NOOSTR permit for my property?
It depends on the property’s zoning. Metro no longer issues new non-owner-occupied permits in its residential districts (AR2A, R, RS, and RM), which cover most traditional Nashville neighborhoods. New NOOSTR permits are issued only as a use permitted with conditions in a defined set of mixed-use, office, commercial, and downtown districts (including MUN, MUL, MUG, MUI, OG, OR20 through OR40-A, ORI, CN, CL, CS, CA, CF, the DTC downtown districts, and SCN, SCC, and SCR). Existing holders in residential districts may renew, but those permits are not transferable when the property sells. Confirm your zoning and current eligibility with Metro Codes.
How long does a Nashville STR permit last and how is it renewed?
A Nashville short-term rental permit is valid for 365 days and must be renewed each year before it expires. Metro emails renewal notices to the parties on the permit ahead of expiration, and renewal is handled online with a renewal fee. A permit that is not renewed on time can lapse and force a brand-new application, which in a residential zone (where new NOOSTR permits are no longer issued) can mean losing the ability to operate. This is also why a permit issued years ago can still show a recent expiration date in the records: it has been renewed annually.
Why doesn’t my address show a permit?
A blank result usually means one of two things: the property has no short-term rental permit on record, or the address was not matched exactly. Try the street address without the unit number, check the spelling, or search the building. A no-result is not proof that a property cannot be permitted. It means Metro’s records show no permit at that address today.
Where does this data come from and how current is it?
The tool reads Metro Nashville’s public Residential Short Term Rental Permits records. The data is refreshed on a weekly schedule, and the current-as-of date is shown with each result. For an official record or a permit action, confirm directly with Metro Codes.
Related Nashville short-term rental resources
- Nashville Short-Term Rental Permit Tracker: the citywide market view of active permits by class, area, and trend.
- Nashville Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Investment Properties: buying guidance and current STR-eligible listings.
- Nashville STR Zoning and Permits Guide: zoning eligibility and the application process in detail.
