STVR: Chattanooga

Items completed:

  • City Council approved a moratorium on new permits until January 2023.
  • City Council created an Ad Hoc STVR Committee (5 meetings held).
  • City Council contracted with Chris Acuff, UTC to undertake research and recommendations.
  • Ad Hoc Committee held 4 Focus Groups to hear from Homeowners/Neighborhoods, Affordable Housing Advocates, STVR Owners and Realtors/Builders.
  • Ad Hoc Committee has reviewed data and regulatory changes used in other Tennessee cities.
  • November 01, 2022: Proposed code changes as presented at Short-term Vacation Rental Ad Hoc Committee Meeting on
    November 01, 2022.
  • December  2022:  The moratorium in effect on all new non-owner occupied short-term rental applications was extended through July 10, 2023.  More information here.
  • January 10, 2023:  Link to Council STVR Ordinance Legislation.
  • January 17, 2023:  Link to revised Council STVR Ordinance Legislation as discussed by Council at a Legislative Committee meeting.
Questions? Comments? rpa@chattanooga.gov