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Short-Term Rental Regulations — North Carolina

$200
Permit Fee
6%
Occupancy Tax
Yes
Owner Only
No cap
Day Limit

Full Requirements

Permit RequiredYes
Permit Fee$200
Permit RenewalAnnual
Registration RequiredYes
Owner Occupied OnlyYes
Max Rental DaysNo cap
Occupancy Tax Rate6%
Platform Collects TaxYes (Airbnb/VRBO collect)
Prohibited ZonesWhole-house short-term rentals are completely prohibited in all residential districts unless explicitly grandfathered.

Day Limit Notes

Homestays (owner-occupied partial home rentals) have no day limit. Whole-house rentals are banned in residential zones.

⚠ Tax Notes

6% Buncombe County Room Occupancy Tax plus 7% State Sales Tax.

⚠ Prohibited Zones

Whole-house short-term rentals are completely prohibited in all residential districts unless explicitly grandfathered.

Official Source

Asheville City Government

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Last verified: 2026-03-23 · Always confirm with your local government before listing.