Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Franklin, NC

Short-term rentals are permitted in the Town of Franklin only subject to the Town’s Short-Term Rental License requirement (the ordinance requires a Town short-term rental license for operations exceeding a de minimis threshold) and the Unified Development Ordinance’s special-requirements framework (uses marked “(SR)” such as bed-and-breakfasts and certain accessory units are subject to §§152.120–152.123). The Town also requires Room Occupancy Tax registration and monthly reporting (3% tax) for furnished short-term lodging; zoning/special-use review and town licensing requirements therefore restrict where and how STRs may operate.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Franklin. 1) Submit the Town short-term rental license application as required by the Town Short-Term Rental Ordinance (application/licensing process administered by the Town per the ordinance). 2) If the use falls under the UDO special-requirement category or requires a special use permit, file the prescribed application with the Land Use Administrator on the form(s) prescribed by that office and follow the special-use permit process. 3) Register for the Town Room Occupancy Tax (Room Occupancy Tax Application/Registration forms available on the Town website) and file monthly tax reports; fees for applications/permits are set by Town Council resolution (see UDO).

1) Submit the Town short-term rental license application as required by the Town Short-Term Rental Ordinance (application/licensing process administered by the Town per the ordinance). 2) If the use falls under the UDO special-requirement category or requires a special use permit, file the prescribed application with the Land Use Administrator on the form(s) prescribed by that office and follow the special-use permit process. 3) Register for the Town Room Occupancy Tax (Room Occupancy Tax Application/Registration forms available on the Town website) and file monthly tax reports; fees for applications/permits are set by Town Council resolution (see UDO).