Short-term rental permit rules in Greensboro, NC — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
All Greensboro short-term rentals require a $200 zoning permit since April 2024. Permits cover Homestay or Whole House categories under the LDO.
Greensboro adopted a short-term rental ordinance effective January 1, 2024, with enforcement beginning April 1, 2024. Under the Land Development Ordinance (LDO Section 30-7-1.2), all properties rented for periods of 30 days or less must obtain a zoning permit from the city. The non-refundable permit fee is $200. Permits are classified into two categories: Homestay Rentals (renting a room while the owner is present) and Whole House Rentals (renting the entire property). Applications can be submitted through the city's STR Zoning Permit Portal or in person at City Hall, with a target processing time of five business days. Once approved, the permit does not require renewal. However, if property ownership or the designated operator changes, the new owner or operator must apply for a new permit and pay the $200 fee within 30 days of the change. The permit number must appear conspicuously on the property and in all advertisements for the rental. Operating an STR without a permit may result in fines of up to $500 per violation.
Operating a short-term rental without a valid zoning permit may result in civil penalties of up to $500 per violation. Permit denial or revocation may occur if there are criminal convictions on the premises or two or more verified ordinance violations within 365 days.
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