In Asheville, Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) is the rental of an entire dwelling unit for less than a month.

Yes, there are short-term rental regulations affecting property owners in Asheville, North Carolina

Yes, there are short-term rental related taxes

Yes, individuals are permitted to operate short-term rental businesses

There is no requirement for neighborhood approval of short-term rentals in the City of Asheville, North Carolina. However, some neighborhoods in Asheville may have their own restrictions on short-term rentals. It is important to check with your homeowners association or neighborhood association to see if there are any additional restrictions on short-term rentals in your area.

Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) are only permitted in the resort zoning district.

STVRs are required to acquire an annual zoning permit for their properties

STVRs and Homestays are prohibited in all residential districts.

Yes, there are short-term rental related taxes

Yes, you are required to obtain an homestay permit

State Sales Tax 4.75%

County Sales Tax 2.25%

Buncombe County Occupancy Tax 4%

• Entire homes: This includes single-family homes, townhouses, and condominiums.
• Accessory dwelling units (ADUs): ADUs are also known as granny flats, in-law suites, or carriage houses. They are typically smaller units that are located on the same property as a single-family home.
• Rooms: This includes individual rooms in a single-family home or ADU.
• Unique properties: This includes cabins, treehouses, boats, and even castles.

Yes, it affects short-term rentals

• Owners must live in the house or apartment (“dwelling unit”) full-time;
• Owners are allowed to rent one to two bedrooms;
• Owners may only rent out for less than 30 days at a time;

Hosts are required to also

• Comply with building and housing codes;
• Make required repairs to keep the property fit and habitable;
• Keep all common areas in a safe condition;
• Maintain electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and other facilities;
• Provide operable smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.

1. Proof of Residency (two forms from this list - https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSmhVhuIWLfbv87C_GRObY3Bd15Q2Wxnq1GENlrrKDPgWhXQ3hiLeS1fgsSgVi1sdovwne6llkTuGU-/pub

2. If you are not the owner of the property where you wish to have a Homestay, the owner will need to complete a separate form which can be found here - https://form.jotform.com/220024071524137 .

3. $208 zoning application & technology fee (you will receive an invoice for paying this fee by email once you submit this application)

4. Floor Plan clearly labeling the following:

• All portions of home or building that include heated floor area
• The function of each room
• All doors and windows; clearly identify windows for the homestay area
• Area to be utilized for homestay guests
• Dimensions and area of all rooms in the homestay area
• Smoke detectors (note: a smoke detector must be located within each homestay bedroom)
• Sinks present in or contiguous to the homestay area
• Refrigerators present in or contiguous to the homestay area; indicate their capacity in cubic feet
• Any stoves or ovens present in the area
• Any doors or connections between the resident-occupied space and the homestay area.

5. Applicant information including name, phone number, and email address

6. Property information including address, number of bedrooms, and square footage

Hosts are required to also

• Comply with building and housing codes;
• Make required repairs to keep the property fit and habitable;
• Keep all common areas in a safe condition;
• Maintain electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and other facilities;
• Provide operable smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.

Violators can face $500 a day fines.

Violation of noise regulations are $100 on first violation, $200 on second violation, $300 on third violation and $500 on fourth or subsequent violation, per offense.

Yes, the Planning and Urban Design Department is the official regulatory authority for Short-term rentals in the City of Asheville

Planning and Urban Design Department

Address: 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801

Mailing Address: P. O. Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802

Phone Number: 828-259-5830

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Interim Director: Ben Woody

Email: bwoody@ashevillenc.gov

Jurisdictions that are not resort-zoned are prohibited and therefore, exempted from the regulations.

1. Proof of Residency (two forms from this list - https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSmhVhuIWLfbv87C_GRObY3Bd15Q2Wxnq1GENlrrKDPgWhXQ3hiLeS1fgsSgVi1sdovwne6llkTuGU-/pub

2. If you are not the owner of the property where you wish to have a Homestay, the owner will need to complete a separate form which can be found here - https://form.jotform.com/220024071524137 .

3. $208 zoning application & technology fee (you will receive an invoice for paying this fee by email once you submit this application)

4. Floor Plan clearly labeling the following:

• All portions of home or building that include heated floor area
• The function of each room
• All doors and windows; clearly identify windows for the homestay area
• Area to be utilized for homestay guests
• Dimensions and area of all rooms in the homestay area
• Smoke detectors (note: a smoke detector must be located within each homestay bedroom)
• Sinks present in or contiguous to the homestay area
• Refrigerators present in or contiguous to the homestay area; indicate their capacity in cubic feet
• Any stoves or ovens present in the area
• Any doors or connections between the resident-occupied space and the homestay area.

5. Applicant information including name, phone number, and email address

6. Property information including address, number of bedrooms, and square footage