https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/north-carolina/asheville/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Asheville, NC. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/north-carolina/asheville/ Asheville City Council is reviewing a proposal to impose per-neighborhood density caps on whole-home STR licenses in residential zones, which would limit the percentage of homes on any block that could be licensed for non-owner-occupied short-term rental use. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT north-carolina-asheville-2025-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/north-carolina/asheville/ Asheville's code compliance division conducted an enforcement campaign targeting unlicensed whole-home STR operations in residential neighborhoods, particularly West Asheville, where STR density has grown rapidly. Non-compliant properties received compliance notices with deadlines and fine schedules. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT north-carolina-asheville-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/north-carolina/asheville/ Asheville's STR ordinance distinguishes between hosted homestays (owner present) and whole-home rentals (owner absent). In residential zones, whole-home rentals require the property to be the operator's primary residence. Both types require a city STR license and annual renewal. Mon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT north-carolina-asheville-2023-05-01