Pinehurst, North Carolina
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Moore County
Conditional
STR Status
1500 ftBuffer Distance
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
Max Nights Per Year14 (exempt from permit if 14 or fewer days per year)
Density / Distance Cap1500 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- New STRs only allowed in Hotel (H) or Village Mixed Use (VMU) zoning districts; prohibited in residential zones unless grandfathered
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 8, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Pinehurst, North Carolina
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Pinehurst, North Carolina are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Pinehurst, North Carolina?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Pinehurst?
Yes — Pinehurst sets a cap of 14 rental nights per year.
Where do these Pinehurst short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Pinehurst'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 Pinehurst, Moore County, or North Carolina authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.