North Carolina

3 cities with short-term rental regulations

Disclaimer: General information only — not legal advice. Verify with your local government.

City	Status	Permit Fee	Tax Rate	Day Limit
Asheville, North Carolina	Restricted	$200 homestay permit fee	~16.75% combined (4.75% state sales + 6% county occupancy + 6% city occupancy)	No limit
Charlotte, North Carolina	Legal with Permit	Business license required; contact city for current fee	~15.25% combined (7.25% state+local sales + 8% Mecklenburg County room occupancy tax)	No limit
Raleigh, North Carolina	Legal with Permit	~$194 initial zoning permit; ~$86 annual renewal	~13% combined (7% state+local sales + 6% Wake County room occupancy tax)	120 days