Jan 23 2018 Nashville Short Term Rental Phase-Out Bill

Jan 23 2018 Nashville Short Term Rental Phase-Out Bill

Tim BergstromPro Member
Investor · Nashville, TN · Member since 2016 · 127 posts · 71 votes

Hey BP!

So I got wind of what got voted on today in Nashville regarding Short Term Rental properties and permits. In case you didn't, here's the link. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2018/01/23/a....

I've had my ear to the ground about all this for a while now since this largely affects some properties I'm buying. I'm pretty well versed/aware of the qualifications for the different types of permits (Type 1, 2, and 3) and have known about the writing on the wall for type 2 permit holders. The properties I have under contract qualify for type 3 permits.

In the article it talks about how all "non-owner" permits are going to be phased out in the next 3 years. But I wanted to ask on here if anyone knows if they are just talking about type 2 permits or do they also have type 3 permits on the chopping block? The article fails to specify what it means in saying "phase out short-term rentals that aren't occupied by their owners." From my perspective I would think that it would be quite a large order to do away with not only type 2 but type 3 permits as well since those are specified as multi-family. I know I can go downtown to the zoning and codes office to get this info and will definitely do that if need be, but just wanted to ask on here to perhaps save myself a trip. 

Does anyone have more concrete detailed information on this? Would love to hear about it if so! Thanks!

cheers,

-Tim

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Investor · Nashville, TN · Member since 2015 · 688 posts · 607 votes
8y

@Tim Bergstrom I have contacts with the president of NASTRA, as well as multiple attorneys surrounding this issue. Metro's next step is to go after any property zoned RM, which right now is a commercial zoning classified loosely under type 3. This is not going to stop. The state of tennessee will have to put an end to this madness

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  • Investor · Nashville, TN · Member since 2015 · 688 posts · 607 votes
    8y

    @Tim Bergstrom I have contacts with the president of NASTRA, as well as multiple attorneys surrounding this issue. Metro's next step is to go after any property zoned RM, which right now is a commercial zoning classified loosely under type 3. This is not going to stop. The state of tennessee will have to put an end to this madness

  • Real Estate Agent · Nashville, TN · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    8y

    @Tim Bergstrom It's "fuzzy" at best. 

    The 608 bill, from what I understand only applies to R and Rs zoning. RM zoning allows new permits, but one of the leaders of the bill said that RM zoning is next. 

    Metro shot themselves in the foot by banning Airbnb and not voting for the "compromise bill" Highly unlikely the state will allow an outright ban as they have done. If they had voted for the "compromise bill" it would have also been a complete ban in fine print but at least it would not have been in bold print. The state already has a bill drafted to override metro's decision, pending senate approval. 

    Also, you said: "I know I can go downtown to the zoning and codes office to get this info"

    No, no you can't. They know the least about what is going on!!!!!

    Not to mention the law changes by the hour and depends on the mood of the person you are talking to that day. 

  • Tim BergstromPro Member
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    Investor · Nashville, TN · Member since 2016 · 127 posts · 71 votes
    8y

    @Devan Mcclish Very interesting. Thanks for the info! I agree that this mission that they're on to eradicate ALL of STR is ridiculous. Do you have a recommendation of one of those attorneys you mentioned if I wanted to reach out with some questions directly? The properties I have under contract actually are RM.

    @Luka Milicevic Great response. Thank you! So interesting. Do you happen to have links handy to the info you referenced? I'd love to read that for myself. Also, where are you getting your info from if not from the codes office? Do you know some of the same attorney's Devan was speaking of? 

    Its so ridiculous that the information for this regulation is so fickle and mysterious! To almost everyone I talk to there seems to be this vibe of throwing darts at the wall in a pitch black room while blind folded after being spun around a few times. Everyone seems to have different information.

  • Investor · Nashville, TN · Member since 2015 · 688 posts · 607 votes
    8y

    @Matthew Anderson is a good one to talk to 

  • Real Estate Agent · Nashville, TN · Member since 2015 · 2k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    8y

    @Tim Bergstrom

    NASTRA has a lawyer that they hired. His name is Jamie. Don't think he gives out info for free but he probably knows what's happening better than anyone.

    If you go to NASTRAs FB page they might be able to connect you with him. 

  • Tim BergstromPro Member
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    Investor · Nashville, TN · Member since 2016 · 127 posts · 71 votes
    8y

    @Devan Mcclish @Luka Milicevic Awesome. Thanks guys!

  • Nashville, TN · Member since 2015 · 83 posts · 38 votes
    8y
    Devan Mcclish thanks for the shout out! I am more than happy to speak with you Tim.
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