Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Flat Rock, NC

Lodging uses are regulated: the LDO defines 'lodging facility' (hotels, motels, inns, guesthouses) and specific bed-and-breakfast categories: 'bed and breakfast homes' (owner-occupied single-family dwellings with four or fewer guest rooms for up to eight guests) and 'bed and breakfast inns' (businesses of not more than 12 guest rooms and conforming to Section 1103). Uses are subject to applicable zoning district standards and may require special-use approval or site review per the LDO. County building, health, or occupancy permits may also be required.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Flat Rock. 1) Confirm the property’s zoning and applicable use category in the Flat Rock LDO (determine if the proposed use is a bed-and-breakfast, lodging facility, or requires a special use). 2) File the required application with the Village Zoning Administrator (certificate of zoning compliance and/or land development permit per Sections 1402–1403; special use permit if the use is listed as a special use) and provide required documentation; pay applicable fees per the LDO fee schedule (Section 1410). 3) Obtain required county permits/inspections (Henderson County Permits & Inspections for building/occupancy/inspections and Health Department approvals where applicable) before operation.

1) Confirm the property’s zoning and applicable use category in the Flat Rock LDO (determine if the proposed use is a bed-and-breakfast, lodging facility, or requires a special use). 2) File the required application with the Village Zoning Administrator (certificate of zoning compliance and/or land development permit per Sections 1402–1403; special use permit if the use is listed as a special use) and provide required documentation; pay applicable fees per the LDO fee schedule (Section 1410). 3) Obtain required county permits/inspections (Henderson County Permits & Inspections for building/occupancy/inspections and Health Department approvals where applicable) before operation.