09/23/26 Short Term Rental Appeals Board

The Metro Nashville Short Term Rental Appeals Board convened on September 23, 2026, to review appeals related to short-term rental permits. The board discussed cases involving permit cancellations due to ownership changes and operation without valid permits. In one case, the board considered an appeal from a property owner whose short-term rental permit was voided following a change in LLC ownership, resulting in a mandatory one-year waiting period before reapplication. After deliberation, the board exercised discretion to reduce the waiting period, allowing the appellant to reapply for a permit on November 1, 2026. Another case involved a property operating with an expired permit due to payment issues; the board found no error by the zoning administrator and permitted the appellant to reapply immediately. The meeting focused on enforcement of short-term rental regulations, permit renewal procedures, and the board's discretionary authority to modify waiting periods for permit eligibility.