Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cedar Point, NC

Airbnb listings are allowed in Cedar Point, NC, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Cedar Point, NC under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Cedar Point 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 Cedar Point. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.