Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mill Spring, NC

Residential Vacation Rentals (stays under 90 days) are permitted-with-conditions; incidental rentals (max 2/year, total ≤ 2 weeks) are exempt. Operators must obtain an Operating Permit and comply with zoning, parking, building, health/septic, and county travel & tourism registration requirements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Mill Spring. 1) Submit a completed Residential Vacation Rental Operating Permit application to Polk County Planning & Development including property/owner info and proof of registration with Polk County Travel & Tourism. 2) Pay applicable permit fees and obtain health/sanitarian approvals for water/septic. 3) Receive and maintain the issued operating permit, renewing according to the county fee schedule.

1) Submit a completed Residential Vacation Rental Operating Permit application to Polk County Planning & Development including property/owner info and proof of registration with Polk County Travel & Tourism. 2) Pay applicable permit fees and obtain health/sanitarian approvals for water/septic. 3) Receive and maintain the issued operating permit, renewing according to the county fee schedule.