Swansboro, North Carolina

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Onslow County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: 3%
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Onslow County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
3%Tax Rate
75 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistYes

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap75 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT3%

Official Sources

onslowcountync.gov/874/Occupancy-Tax
Data confidence: 60%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Swansboro, North Carolina

Swansboro, North Carolina has no separate city ordinance, so Onslow County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 3% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Swansboro, North Carolina?

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Swansboro?

Short-term rentals in Swansboro are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 3%.

Where do these Swansboro short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Swansboro'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 Swansboro, Onslow County, or North Carolina authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.