Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Asheville, NC (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Asheville pay roughly 13% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| NC state sales tax on accommodationsApplies to stays under 90 nights. Airbnb/Vrbo collect and remit as marketplace facilitators for bookings made on their platforms; hosts taking direct bookings must register with NCDOR and remit themselves. | 4.75% | platform |
| Buncombe County local sales taxCombined state + local sales tax in Buncombe County is 7.00% per NCDOR (effective since April 1, 2019). Collected by platforms for marketplace bookings; host remits on direct bookings. | 2.25% | platform |
| Buncombe County occupancy taxCountywide 6% occupancy tax on gross receipts, in addition to sales tax (total lodging tax burden ~13%). Airbnb states it collects all locally imposed NC occupancy taxes, but Buncombe County says the property owner remains responsible for ensuring the tax is collected and remitted (due by the 20th of each month); some platforms send collected tax back to the owner to remit. The City of Asheville levies no separate city occupancy tax. | 6% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Asheville stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Asheville occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| NC state sales tax on accommodations (4.75%)· usually collected by platform | $21.38 |
| Buncombe County local sales tax (2.25%)· usually collected by platform | $10.13 |
| Buncombe County occupancy tax (6%)· collection varies | $27.00 |
| Total tax (13%) | $58.50 |
| Guest pays | $508.50 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 10, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Asheville and your booking platform.