Neighbor letters for a Nashville short-term rental permit
Metro wants written proof that you told the owner of each property next to yours. Here’s who counts, how to send the letters, and Metro’s own templates.
Checked against Metro’s pages on 6 November 2026. A guide, not legal advice: Metro decides every application.
Who to write to
The owner of each adjacent property: in front, behind, to the sides and, in a building with units, above and below. Write to the owner’s mailing address, which isn’t always the property’s address. Owners and their mailing addresses are on Metro’s property records.
Signed or certified
- Signed: the owner of the neighboring property signs the letter. A tenant’s signature doesn’t count.
- Certified mail: fill in the green and white certified mail receipt completely, with the recipient’s name and full address, including city, state and ZIP code.
Scan each letter with its signature or receipt into one PDF for the application.
Metro’s templates
Metro publishes a template letter for each permit type and an example of a finished notification. Use the one for your permit type; the links are below.