Question about Knoxville STR permit

[Jason Wu]

Hey Knoxville investors!

Just wondering if anyone actually gets caught by the city when operating STR without the permit? Any suggestions for non-resident investors to get the permit?

[Richard Elvin]

"Just wondering if anyone actually gets caught by the city when operating STR without the permit?".

I don't know how agressive they are in catching violators, but it's $50/day to find out. I wouldn't take that bet...
"Sec. 16-632. - Operation without permit.
Any short term rental unit operating or advertising for operation without a valid permit shall be deemed a public safety hazard. The city may issue and the operator, the owner, or the local contact person may receive a civil citation for operating or advertising for operation without a permit and the penalty for such is fifty dollars ($50.00) per day." Knoxville , Tennessee - Code of Ordinances, Ch 16, Art XV, Division 3, Sec 16-632.

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