Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Apex, NC

Airbnb listings are allowed in Apex, NC, but with restrictions. No Apex-specific ordinance exists; Wake County currently allows STRs but requires owner-occupancy (the owner must live in the rental unit). Per NC Senate Bill 291 (2025), jurisdictions may require a local responsible party within 50 miles, limit occupancy to two adults per bedroom, and require one parking space per bedroom. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No Apex-specific ordinance exists; Wake County currently allows STRs but requires owner-occupancy (the owner must live in the rental unit). Per NC Senate Bill 291 (2025), jurisdictions may require a local responsible party within 50 miles, limit occupancy to two adults per bedroom, and require one parking space per bedroom.

Vrbo is permitted in Apex, NC under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Apex are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Apex. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.