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Can this property hold a permit at all?
Type the address. We read Metro's own parcel and permit records and tell you which permit type is open, which is closed, and why. Free — and if the address is not a Davidson County parcel we tell you that on the spot, with no form.
How we help
Sit back and relax, we handle everything.
We know that navigating the short-term rental permitting process can be overwhelming. At Boost Rentals, our dedicated permitting services streamline every step, ensuring your property meets all regulations smoothly and efficiently, so you can focus on what matters most—enjoying the rewards of your rental.
Paid permitting: if we have not filed your Metro STR permit application within 14 days, the $1,000 service fee is refunded. The 14 days start once we have every document we have asked you for and access to the home for the inspection — not before. Metro decides the outcome on their own timeline; the city publishes no processing time and we do not invent one. Metro’s own fees are not part of that refund; they are listed below.
Permitting made easy.
Confirm property eligibility for owner-occupied or non-owner-occupied permits.
Gather necessary documents: proof of ownership, residency (if needed), site plan, floor plan, insurance, and signed compliance affidavit.
Notify neighbors for non-owner-occupied properties and provide proof of notification.
Pay the required application fee (varies by permit type).
Schedule and pass the property inspection for safety and zoning compliance.
Receive your short term rental permit.
Annual permit renewals
One simple fee of $1,000
Permitting service is FREE* if you choose Boost Rentals as your property manager!
*you still pay Metro’s own fees, which are the same whoever files for you
What Metro charges
The city’s fees, in full
These are not ours and we do not mark them up. They are the same whether you file yourself, use us, or use anyone else. We list them because “city fees excluded” is not an answer.
- $313 — the permit
- Paid to Metro Codes, and due when your application is approved, not when it is filed. Exact cash or a check, or a card with a 2.3% processing fee on top. The renewal is $313 again, every 12 months.
- $15 or $30 — the business licence
- A separate County Clerk licence that catches people out. Nothing under $3,000 of annual gross. From $3,000 to $99,999 it is a Minimal Activity licence, annually. Above $100,000 it is a Business Tax licence. The two figures are the General and Urban Services District rates.
- The inspection — paid to the inspector
- A TN-licensed architect, engineer or home inspector has to certify the home, and Metro will not issue a permit without it. That is a third-party cost, not a Metro fee, and third-party quotes for a general inspection run a few hundred dollars. We book it; you pay them directly.
Verified against nashville.gov on 7 September 2026. Metro changes fees without much notice, so we re-check these — if you spot one that has moved, tell us and we will fix it. Hotel occupancy and sales tax are separate again, and ongoing rather than one-off.
Have us handle it
Start the permit, or ask about it first
The order page tells you what we need from you, what we do, what Metro charges and what happens if Metro says no — before you pay anything. It takes about ten minutes to start and commits you to nothing.
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Don’t worry about your permit, ever again
Leave the paperwork to us! From initial permitting to ongoing management, we handle it all so you can relax. Enjoy peace of mind with our expert team and strong city connections. Let’s make your short-term rental a seamless success!
Fill out the form or book a FREE consultation call with our hungry team to get started now.
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