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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cedar Point, NC

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Short-term/vacation rentals are defined as rental of a dwelling for fewer than 90 consecutive days; owners must obtain an Onslow County Short-Term Rental Permit prior to advertising or renting the property and must remit the 3% Onslow County Room Occupancy Tax on gross short-term rents. Owners are responsible for compliance with applicable county ordinances and any other local land-use/zoning rules.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Apply for a Short-Term Rental Permit via Onslow County’s Short-Term Rental portal (GovOS/MuniRevs) prior to advertising/renting; 2) Register and remit Room Occupancy Tax through Onslow County’s GovOS (Munirevs) occupancy-tax portal as instructed by the county; 3) Submit required applications/forms to the Onslow County Permitting office (Permitting@onslowcountync.gov) as applicable.

Official Resources

Official Cedar Point STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Cedar Point, NC?
Short-term/vacation rentals are defined as rental of a dwelling for fewer than 90 consecutive days; owners must obtain an Onslow County Short-Term Rental Permit prior to advertising or renting the property and must remit the 3% Onslow County Room Occupancy Tax on gross short-term rents. Owners are responsible for compliance with applicable county ordinances and any other local land-use/zoning rules.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Cedar Point?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Cedar Point. 1) Apply for a Short-Term Rental Permit via Onslow County’s Short-Term Rental portal (GovOS/MuniRevs) prior to advertising/renting; 2) Register and remit Room Occupancy Tax through Onslow County’s GovOS (Munirevs) occupancy-tax portal as instructed by the county; 3) Submit required applications/forms to the Onslow County Permitting office (Permitting@onslowcountync.gov) as applicable.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Cedar Point?
1) Apply for a Short-Term Rental Permit via Onslow County’s Short-Term Rental portal (GovOS/MuniRevs) prior to advertising/renting; 2) Register and remit Room Occupancy Tax through Onslow County’s GovOS (Munirevs) occupancy-tax portal as instructed by the county; 3) Submit required applications/forms to the Onslow County Permitting office (Permitting@onslowcountync.gov) as applicable.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction