NC S667

Cities are prohibited from banning short-term rentals of residential properties, accessory dwelling units, limiting rental nights, requiring owner occupancy, classifying rentals as commercial use, or restricting short-term rental marketplaces.

Cities may require lodging operators to obtain permits (capped at $25 fee) and may revoke permits if a rental incurs five health and safety violations within a 12-month rolling period after providing opportunity to contest and remedy violations.

Cities may limit occupants based on building codes and septic capacity, restrict occupant vehicles to one per bedroom, require rentals only in residential-zoned areas, and mandate compliance with applicable building and housing codes.

Cities may require lodging operators or their authorized agents to be within 50 miles of the rental during occupancy and require contracts to include copies of ordinances regulating noise, waste removal, and parking.

Short-term rental defined as residential property offered to the public for 90 days or less, excluding large condo complexes operated like hotels and units used for retail or restaurant purposes.