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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Durham, NC

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

No city- or county-specific short-term rental (STR) ordinance or licensing program was located. STRs are subject to the City of Durham Minimum Housing Code, the North Carolina State Building Code, and the Unified Development Ordinance (zoning). The City’s Proactive Rental Inspection Program (PRIP) applies to residential rental properties with repeated violations, and Durham County levies a 6% room occupancy tax on all short-term rentals.

Official Resources

Official Durham STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Durham, NC?
No city- or county-specific short-term rental (STR) ordinance or licensing program was located. STRs are subject to the City of Durham Minimum Housing Code, the North Carolina State Building Code, and the Unified Development Ordinance (zoning). The City’s Proactive Rental Inspection Program (PRIP) applies to residential rental properties with repeated violations, and Durham County levies a 6% room occupancy tax on all short-term rentals.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Durham?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Durham.
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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