Nashville vs Orlando
Tennessee Legal but Limited | Florida Restricted
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| Requirement | Nashville, Tennessee | Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Legal but Limited | Restricted |
| Permit Fee | $313 permit fee | $100 city permit + state DBPR license |
| Tax Rate | 6% Short-Term Rental Property Tax + state/local sales tax | 12.5% (6% state + 6% county tourist dev. + 0.5% city) |
| Annual Day Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Renewal Interval | Annual | Annual (city); Biennial (state) |
| Platform Remits Taxes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Fine Example | $50/day for operating without permit; civil penalties up to $500,000 for repeated violations | $250–$500/day for code violations |
| Verdict | Nashville has more favorable STR regulations overall. | |
Nashville, Tennessee
Status Legal but Limited
Permit Fee $313 permit fee
Tax Rate 6% Short-Term Rental Property Tax + state/local sales tax
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine $50/day for operating without permit; civil penalties up to $500,000 for repeated violations
Orlando, Florida
Status Restricted
Permit Fee $100 city permit + state DBPR license
Tax Rate 12.5% (6% state + 6% county tourist dev. + 0.5% city)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual (city); Biennial (state)
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine $250–$500/day for code violations
Nashville has more favorable STR regulations overall.
Nashville Overview
Owner-occupied permits allowed in all zones. Non-owner-occupied permits frozen — no new applications accepted in most residential zones since 2015. Existing non-owner permits are non-transferable.
Full Nashville guide →Orlando Overview
STRs are prohibited in most single-family residential zoning districts. Allowed in tourist-commercial zones and some mixed-use areas. Florida state law preempts local bans enacted after June 2011, creating a complex legal landscape.
Full Orlando guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easier to Airbnb in Nashville or Orlando?
Nashville is classified as "Legal but Limited" while Orlando is "Restricted." Nashville's permit fee is $313 permit fee compared to $100 city permit + state DBPR license in Orlando.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Nashville or Orlando?
Nashville charges 6% Short-Term Rental Property Tax + state/local sales tax, while Orlando charges 12.5% (6% state + 6% county tourist dev. + 0.5% city). Compare the full breakdown in the table above.
Which city has stricter fines for illegal short-term rentals?
Nashville: $50/day for operating without permit; civil penalties up to $500,000 for repeated violations. Orlando: $250–$500/day for code violations.