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Verify Zoning Eligibility
Check the Murfreesboro Zoning Map to ensure your property is in a zone that allows STRs (Commercial or Multi-family) or is owner-occupied in an RS zone.
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Murfreesboro regulates short-term rentals through strict zoning prohibitions in residential areas and requires registration with the Rutherford County Property Assessor and payment of a 5% city occupancy tax.
While Murfreesboro does not require a specific 'STR Permit' from the city, you must have a business license and register your property with the Rutherford County Property Assessor. Most importantly, non-owner occupied rentals are strictly prohibited in single-family residential (RS) zones, effectively limiting them to commercial and high-density multi-family districts.
Step-by-step guide for Murfreesboro
Check the Murfreesboro Zoning Map to ensure your property is in a zone that allows STRs (Commercial or Multi-family) or is owner-occupied in an RS zone.
Register for a business license with the Rutherford County Clerk. This is required for tax administration.
Register the property as a short-term rental unit with the Rutherford County Property Assessor as required by the TN Short-Term Rental Unit Act.
Register your property with the Murfreesboro Finance & Tax Department to remit the 5% monthly occupancy tax.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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