Can I Airbnb in Raleigh, NC? (2026)
Raleigh allows short-term rentals (stays of 30 days or less) citywide in most residential and mixed-use zoning districts, but every operator must first obtain a Short-Term Rental Zoning Permit from the city and renew it annually. There is no owner-occupancy requirement, night cap, or per-owner unit limit; multi-unit buildings are capped at 25% of units (or two units, whichever is greater) as STRs. Guests pay roughly 13.25% in combined taxes: 7.25% NC/Wake County sales tax plus the 6% Wake County room occupancy tax.
What’s required: a Short-Term Rental Zoning Permit ($278) is required; occupancy taxes apply; renew annual.
Check a specific address
Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any North Carolina street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 21, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.