For property owners · Nashville, TN

Rent your property to an STR or MTR operator in Nashville, TN.

Listing your Nashville rental on ArbiBase is free. You sign a consent form and set your rules, vetted operators send proposals, and you decide who tours and who signs. Nashville limits non-owner-occupied short-term rental permits to certain zoning districts, and many residential zones allow owner-occupied only.

Free to list · Free to review · Free to say no

What you get

Your property. Your rules.

Operators sign standard leases directly with you. ArbiBase is not a party to the lease, and is not a broker or property manager: we make the introduction, you run the relationship.

Your consent

Signed

Nothing is listed until you sign the consent form.

Set the rules

You

Rental type, quiet hours, guest caps, insurance minimums, HOA limits.

Anytime

Revocable

Withdraw consent whenever you like, with no penalty.

Owner fees

$0

Operators fund the platform. You never pay to list.

How it works

Four steps, and every one is yours to approve.

  1. Step 01 · List

    Sign and set your rules.

    Sign the consent form and set your non-negotiables: rental type (STR, MTR or both), quiet hours, guest caps, insurance minimums and HOA rules. Operators see your terms before they see your address.

  2. Step 02 · Check

    We check the property.

    A listing is Verified only after signed owner consent, a Greenlight underwriting pass (estimated revenue at least 1.5x the rent) and a Nashville and ZIP rules check for your address.

  3. Step 03 · Receive

    Vetted operators send proposals.

    Each proposal shows the operator's business, insurance, track record, offered rent and lease term, side by side.

  4. Step 04 · Approve

    You decide who tours and signs.

    Review the operator's record, approve who tours, and sign a standard lease directly with the one you choose. Or decline every proposal, at no cost.

Local rules · Nashville

What Nashville's rules mean for you as the owner.

  • Non-owner-occupied short-term rental permits are limited to certain zoning districts.
  • Many residential zones allow owner-occupied short-term rentals only. If your zone is one of them, consider mid-term stays of 30+ nights instead.
  • Stays of 30+ nights are generally treated as a standard lease in Nashville.
  • Taxes: Hotel occupancy tax applies to stays under 30 nights. Agree in writing who registers and who files.
  • If you have an HOA or condo association, its bylaws can ban what the city allows. Attach the rules to your listing so operators work inside them. How to check your HOA rules.

Curious what an operator could earn at your address? The free Greenlight check estimates revenue against 1.5x your rent.

STR statusPermit required, zoning limits
MTR (30+ nights)Generally treated as a standard lease. Confirm with your lease and HOA.
TaxesHotel occupancy tax applies to stays under 30 nights.
Market focusSTR-led

Full regulation record: Is Airbnb arbitrage legal in Nashville? · What operators see: Rental arbitrage in Nashville, TN

Last reviewed . General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the city or a local attorney before signing a lease.

Short-term or mid-term

Which kind of operator fits Nashville.

Short-term · under 30 nights

Short stays

Permit required, zoning limits

Nashville limits non-owner-occupied short-term rental permits to certain zoning districts, and many residential zones allow owner-occupied only.

Mid-term · 30+ nights

Mid-term stays

Stays of 30+ nights are generally treated as a standard lease in Nashville.

Who books in Nashville: Bachelorette and group travel; Live music and Titans games; Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Not sure? Mid-term rentals for landlords explains who the 30+ night guests are and what to require, and short-term or mid-term compares the two.

Nashville owner FAQ

Questions Nashville owners ask.

Can I rent my Nashville property to an Airbnb operator?

Only in zoning districts that allow non-owner-occupied permits. Many residential zones allow owner-occupied short-term rentals only. Mid-term stays of 30+ nights are generally treated as a standard lease.

Who holds the short-term rental permit or registration in Nashville?

Nashville issues non-owner-occupied short-term rental permits only in certain zoning districts. Put in the lease who applies, who registers for taxes and who files, and ask to see it before the first guest. On ArbiBase you see how taxes, licensing and insurance are handled before you sign.

Can I allow mid-term stays only?

Yes. Set MTR-only (30+ nights) when you list, and operators who can't meet a rule never see the listing. Stays of 30+ nights are generally treated as a standard lease in Nashville.

Does it cost anything to list my Nashville property?

No. Listing is free for property owners. Operators pay for the platform; you never do. You are never obligated to sign, and you can decline every proposal at no cost.

Who signs the lease?

The operator signs a standard lease directly with you. ArbiBase is not a party to the lease, and is not a broker or property manager: we don't collect rent, supervise guests or run operations.

How are operators and listings checked in Nashville?

Operators' business registration, insurance, track record and references are verified before they can view your listing. A listing is Verified only after signed owner consent, a Greenlight underwriting pass (estimated revenue at least 1.5x the rent) and a check of Nashville and ZIP rules for that address.

The right Nashville operator is yours to approve.

List in five minutes. Verified operators come to you, on your terms. Listing costs nothing, ever.

Free to list · Free to review · Free to say no