Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Blowing Rock, NC

Short-term rentals are restricted to specific zones identified on the Town's STR Zoning Map. Requirements include providing off-street parking for each bedroom, installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors per NC Building Code, and designating a local representative available to respond to emergencies within 2 hours.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Blowing Rock. 1. Complete the Short-Term Rental Permit Application and submit it to the Department of Planning and Inspections with a $100 fee. 2. Ensure the property meets safety requirements (smoke/CO detectors, 911 address posting) and parking standards. 3. Establish an occupancy tax account and renew the permit annually by July 1.

1. Complete the Short-Term Rental Permit Application and submit it to the Department of Planning and Inspections with a $100 fee. 2. Ensure the property meets safety requirements (smoke/CO detectors, 911 address posting) and parking standards. 3. Establish an occupancy tax account and renew the permit annually by July 1.