What are the key requirements for Jacksonville hosts?

Dual Occupancy Taxes: You must pay 3% to the City AND 3% to the County.

Are there rental limits in Jacksonville?

Property Cap: Onslow County limits owners to 1 whole-home and 1 partial-home permit.

What should Jacksonville hosts know about stays 90 days or longer?

Stays 90 days or longer are exempt from the occupancy tax.

What should Jacksonville hosts know about renting for less than 15?

Renting for less than 15 days a year is exempt from city tax if no agent is used.

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Eligibility6 rules

Jacksonville prohibits STRs in the following property types: RV, Camper, Trailer, Boat, Bus, Manufactured Home (as accessory structure).
Jacksonville: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
Jacksonville allows STRs in the following property types: Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, Apartment.

Requirements9 rules

Onslow requires STR registration. The permit is called "Short-Term Rental Permit". Apply through Onslow County Planning & Development.
Jacksonville STR warning: Stays 90 days or longer are exempt from the occupancy tax.
Jacksonville STR warning: Dual Occupancy Taxes: You must pay 3% to the City AND 3% to the County.

Application process6 rules

Step-by-step guide to get an STR permit in Jacksonville: Step 1: Register with NCDOR - Obtain a North Carolina Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Registration from the Department of Revenue. Documents needed: SSN or EIN. Estimated time: 1 week. More info: https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/sales-and-use-tax Step 2: Apply for Onslow County STR Permit - Register your property via the Onslow County GovOS/MuniRevs portal to obtain your mandatory Short-Term Rental Permit. Documents needed: Property Deed/Proof of Ownership, Emergency Contact Info. Estimated time: 1-2 weeks. More info: https://on-onslow-nc.munirevs.com/ Step 3: Register for Jacksonville City Occupancy Tax - File the Occupancy Tax registration form with the City of Jacksonville Finance Department. Documents needed: Sales Tax ID, Property Address. Estimated time: 1 week. More info: https://jacksonvillenc.gov/861/Occupancy-Tax

Taxes4 rules

Onslow charges a County Occupancy Tax of 0.03%. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax.
Jacksonville: Dual Occupancy Taxes: You must pay 3% to the City AND 3% to the County.
North Carolina has a state sales tax of 0.07% that applies to STR rentals.

Limits & restrictions5 rules

Jacksonville enforces quiet hours: 11pm-7am (General Noise Ordinance).
Jacksonville limits stays to a maximum of 89 nights.
Jacksonville: Property Cap: Onslow County limits owners to 1 whole-home and 1 partial-home permit.
Jacksonville: Each person can only register ONE property for short-term rental. You cannot legally operate multiple STRs.

Safety requirements2 rules

Jacksonville requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, posted emergency contact, Must comply with Jacksonville Housing Code, Maintain guest register with names and addresses.
Onslow requires: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher.

Penalties3 rules

Jacksonville enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Warning / Citation. Second offense: $100 fine. Third offense: $500 fine. Daily fine: $50 - $100. Permit may be revoked for violations.
Jacksonville: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Onslow enforces penalties: First offense: Violation notice.

Exemptions4 rules

Jacksonville: Renting for less than 15 days a year is exempt from city tax if no agent is used.
Jacksonville: Stays 90 days or longer are exempt from the occupancy tax.
Jacksonville: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).

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