Short Term Rental Permit Packet

Short Term Rental Permit Packet
Step By Step Guide
1) Verify HOA Covenants and Restrictions

2) Apply for Business License - https://roanecountytn.gov/business-licenses/

3) Fill out all forms in this packet. Check for completion before submission.

Application Acknowledgment of STR Regulations signed by owner

Site Plan Information Overview

Site Plan Floor Plan

Life Safety Compliance Verification

Neighborhood Notice (see page 7)

Copy of Roane County Business License

Paid $200.00 application fee to Roane County Building and Codes at 865-717-4230

4) Submit all forms together as a complete packet

5) A consultation will be set up to verify the floor plan and life safety items and permitted use per zoning.

6) Send a Neighborhood Notification form to all adjacent neighbors and neighborhood organization

7) You will be notified when your Short term Rental Unit Permit is available to be issued.

A PERMIT IS VALID FOR 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF ISSUANCE, AFTER WHICH IT MUST BE RENEWED.
Short Term Rental Unit Permit Operator Application
Proposed Short Term Rental Address:*
Zoning District:
Zip Code:*
OwnerResidentLesseeOther
Single Family HomeDuplex or TownhouseGarage ApartmentCondominiumApartment in Apartment BuildingCarriage HouseOther
Name of Operator:*
Address of Operator:*

Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Zip
Phone:*
Email address:*
example@example.com
NOTE: If the Operator is a business entity, below provide the name, address, email address, and phone number of the entity's contact person. Also, upload proof that the entity is in good standing with the Tennessee Secretary of State.
Entity's Contact Person's Name:
Entity's Contact Person's Address:
Entity's Contact Person's Zip Code:
Entity's Contact Person's Email:
example@example.com
Entity's Contact Person's Phone:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
File Upload

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If the Operator is not the Owner of the property, provide below the name, address, email and phone number of the Owner of the property.
Owner Name:
Owner Address:
Owner Zip Code:
Owner Phone Number:
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Owner Email:
example@example.com
If the Operator is not the local contact person for the STRU, provide below the name, address, email address, and all telephone numbers of the local contact person.
Local Contact Person Name:
Local Contact Person Address:
Local Contact Person Zip Code:
Local Contact Person Email:
example@example.com
Local Contact Person Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Alternate Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Alternate Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Name(s) of hosting platform(s) and internet website(s) where STR will be advertised:*
Upload Proof of ownership of the STRUAcknowledgement of STR RegulationsSite plan (using the forms provided in this packet)Life Safety Compliance VerificationUpload Business LicenseNeighborhood NoticePay $200 Application Fee
Upload any files noted above:

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BY SIGNING BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND WILL FOLLOW AND COMPLY WITH ALL SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNIT REGULATIONS AND ORDINANCES, THE COUNTY'S BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS, THE COUNTY'S OCCUPANCY TAX REQUIREMENTS, AND ANY ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS IMPOSED NOW OR LATER. IF I AM AN OWNER, BUT NOT THE OPERATOR, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I CAN BE HELD LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE AND LIABLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ROANE COUNTY ORDINANCES AT THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNIT.

I SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE ROANE COUNTY AND ITS OFFICERS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND EMPLOYEES FOR ANY AND ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THIS AND THE OPERATION OF THE SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNIT. THE INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS PROVISIONS STATED HERE SHALL SURVIVE REVOCATION OR EXPIRATION OF THE PERMIT.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CONFIRMED THAT OPERATING A SHORT TERM RENTAL WILL NOT VIOLATE ANY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AGREEMENTS OR BYLAWS, CONDOMINUM AGREEMENTS, COVENANTS AND/OR RESTRICTIONS, MORTGAGE AGREEMENTS, INSURANCE CONTRACTS, OR ANY OTHER CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT LIMITING THE USE OF THE PROPOSED SHORT TERM RENTAL.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS AFFIDAVIT IS A "GOVERNMENTAL RECORD" AND IF I MAKE A FALSE I ENTRY OR REPRESENTATION IN THIS AFFIDAVIT, THEN I COMMIT A VIOLATION OF TENNESSEE CODE ANNOTATED SECTION 39-16-504. I HAVE CAREFULLY CONSIDERED THE CONTENTS OF THIS AFFIDAVIT BEFORE SIGNING. I AFFIRM THAT THE CONTENTS ARE TRUE, TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.
OPERATOR / APPLICANT INITIALS*
Operator / Applicant Signature*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Operator / Applicant Printed Name:*
Owner Signature*
Owner Printed Name:*
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Life Safety Compliance Verification Form
The Operator must certify compliance by signing below. All fields are required.

Verification of number and locations are required for the entire property, even those areas or rooms that are not available for Occupancy as part of the Short-Term Rental Unit. Every smoke and carbon monoxide alarm must function properly with the alarm sounding after pushing the test button. Smoke alarms must meet Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 217 standards and must be installed inside sleeping rooms, outside sleeping rooms in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms, and on each story, including basements. Carbon monoxide alarms must be within 15 feet of the door of all bedrooms. There must be at least one (1) fire extinguisher in the Short-Term Rental Unit.
Number and location(s) of smoke alarms*
Number and location(s) of carbon monoxide alarms*
Number and location(s) of fire extinguishers*
BY SIGNING BELOW, I AFFIRM THAT THE CONTENTS OF THIS FORM ARE TRUE AND THAT THE EQUIPMENT NOTED ABOVE IS FULLY OPERATIONAL. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE COUNTY SHALL VERIFY THE PLACEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT BY INSPECTION.
Operator / Applicant Signature*
Operator / Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Site Plan Information
STR Address*
Square footage of the STR*
Number of bedrooms in the STR*
Number of bathrooms in the STR*
Number of bedrooms listed on the hosting platform*
Number of floors with habitable space*
Number of doors exiting to exterior*
Number of vehicles accommodated by driveway*
Site Plan Information: Floor Plan

Please draw a floor plan of the STR below and illustrate where parking will be located. You may also upload a digitally produced drawing.
STR Address*
Please draw a floor plan of the STR below and illustrate where parking will be located. You may also upload a digitally produced drawing.
Upload digitally produced drawing here:

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Short Term Rental Permit Packet

Step By Step Guide

Short Term Rental Unit Permit Operator Application

Life Safety Compliance Verification Form

Site Plan Information

Site Plan Information: Floor Plan