Bald Head Island, North Carolina

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Brunswick County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: 6%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/15/2026
6%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT6%

Official Sources

Data confidence: 65%Last updated: June 15, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Bald Head Island, North Carolina

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Bald Head Island, North Carolina are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 6% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Bald Head Island, North Carolina?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Bald Head Island, North Carolina.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Bald Head Island?

Short-term rentals in Bald Head Island are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6%.

Where do these Bald Head Island short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Bald Head Island's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Bald Head Island, Brunswick County, or North Carolina authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.