Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Brunswick County, NC

Airbnb listings are allowed in Brunswick County, NC, but with restrictions. Brunswick County’s UDO governs land uses in unincorporated areas, permitting 'overnight accommodations' (B&Bs, hotels) only in specific zoning districts. While the county health department inspects traditional lodging (B&Bs twice/year), many platform-based STRs (Airbnb/Vrbo) are exempt from health permits but must still comply with the 1% county room occupancy tax for rentals under 15 days. 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.

Brunswick County’s UDO governs land uses in unincorporated areas, permitting 'overnight accommodations' (B&Bs, hotels) only in specific zoning districts. While the county health department inspects traditional lodging (B&Bs twice/year), many platform-based STRs (Airbnb/Vrbo) are exempt from health permits but must still comply with the 1% county room occupancy tax for rentals under 15 days.

Vrbo is permitted in Brunswick County, 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 Brunswick County 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 Brunswick County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.