Forest Hills, Tennessee

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Davidson County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Davidson County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

Data confidence: 82%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Forest Hills, Tennessee

Forest Hills, Tennessee has no separate city ordinance, so Davidson County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Forest Hills, Tennessee?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Forest Hills, Tennessee.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Forest Hills?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Forest Hills short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Forest Hills's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Forest Hills, Davidson County, or Tennessee authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.