Nashville vs Portland
Tennessee Legal but Limited | Oregon Legal but Limited
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| Requirement | Nashville, Tennessee | Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Legality Status | Legal but Limited | Legal but Limited |
| Permit Fee | $313 permit fee | $65 (Type A single dwelling); $105 (Type A multi-dwelling) |
| Tax Rate | 6% Short-Term Rental Property Tax + state/local sales tax | 11.5% Transient Lodging Tax (6% city + 5.5% county) + 3% TID + 1.5% state |
| Annual Day Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Renewal Interval | Annual | Every 2 years |
| Platform Remits Taxes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Fine Example | $50/day for operating without permit; civil penalties up to $500,000 for repeated violations | Up to $26,201 across five violation types; permit revocation with 2-year ban |
| Verdict | Both cities have comparable STR regulatory environments. | |
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
Portland, Oregon
Status Legal but Limited
Permit Fee $65 (Type A single dwelling); $105 (Type A multi-dwelling)
Tax Rate 11.5% Transient Lodging Tax (6% city + 5.5% county) + 3% TID + 1.5% state
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Every 2 years
Platform Tax Yes
Max Fine Up to $26,201 across five violation types; permit revocation with 2-year ban
Both cities have comparable STR regulatory environments.
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 →Portland Overview
Only accessory (hosted) short-term rentals allowed; resident must occupy the dwelling at least 270 days/year. Type A permits allow up to 2 bedrooms and 5 guests. Whole-home unhosted rentals are prohibited.
Full Portland guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Is it easier to Airbnb in Nashville or Portland?
Nashville is classified as "Legal but Limited" while Portland is "Legal but Limited." Nashville's permit fee is $313 permit fee compared to $65 (Type A single dwelling); $105 (Type A multi-dwelling) in Portland.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Nashville or Portland?
Nashville charges 6% Short-Term Rental Property Tax + state/local sales tax, while Portland charges 11.5% Transient Lodging Tax (6% city + 5.5% county) + 3% TID + 1.5% state. 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. Portland: Up to $26,201 across five violation types; permit revocation with 2-year ban.