Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cabarrus County, NC

Short-term/transient uses are not listed as permitted uses and may be authorized only via a Temporary Use Permit; permits must meet criteria that the use not be detrimental to public health, safety or general welfare, be compatible with the zoning district and nearby land uses, address impacts (noise, parking, traffic, hours), and time limits apply (permits generally limited to no more than 90 continuous days per calendar year at a location).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cabarrus County. 1) Submit application and supporting documents (including plot plan/diagram) via Cabarrus County’s Accela Citizen Access portal; 2) County Administrator/Planning reviews under Temporary Use Permit criteria and obtains any required approvals (e.g., Cabarrus Health Alliance for septic) prior to issuance; 3) Permit is time-limited (e.g., up to 90 continuous days) and appeals/renewals follow procedures in the Development Ordinance (Chapter 12).

1) Submit application and supporting documents (including plot plan/diagram) via Cabarrus County’s Accela Citizen Access portal; 2) County Administrator/Planning reviews under Temporary Use Permit criteria and obtains any required approvals (e.g., Cabarrus Health Alliance for septic) prior to issuance; 3) Permit is time-limited (e.g., up to 90 continuous days) and appeals/renewals follow procedures in the Development Ordinance (Chapter 12).