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Short-Term Rentals in Matthews, NC (2026)

1 verified short-term rentals rules for Matthews, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Short-Term Rental Permits

Matthews does not have a dedicated STR registration program as of 2026. NCGS 160D-1207(c) limits municipal authority to require STR registration. Operators must still comply with zoning, building code, and tax obligations.

Short Term Rentals: Permit Requirements

Some Restrictions

N.C.G.S. § 160D-1207

§ 160D-1207. Periodic inspections. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the inspection department may make periodic inspections only when there is reasonable cause to believe that unsafe, unsanitary, or otherwise hazardous or unlawful conditions may exist in a residential building or structure. However, when the inspection department determines that a safety hazard exists i...