NC S291

Cities are prohibited from banning short-term rentals on residential property or accessory dwelling units, limiting rental nights, requiring owner occupancy, classifying rentals as commercial use, or restricting rental marketplace operations.

Cities may require permits for short-term rentals with a maximum fee of $25, and may revoke permits after five health and safety violations within 12 months, with operators given opportunity to contest and remedy violations.

Occupancy may be limited to two adults per bedroom, and operators must provide a parking plan with one space per bedroom.

Lodging operators or their authorized agents must be within a 50-mile radius of the rental property while guests are staying.

Short-term rentals are defined as properties offered for 90 days or less, including single-family homes, condos, townhomes, accessory dwelling units, and owner-occupied homes.