Cross-referenced against 5 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.
The City of Wrightsville Beach requires all short-term rental operators to register for a Zoning Compliance Permit and undergo a fire safety inspection. Rentals are subject to a combined 6% Room Occupancy Tax administered by New Hanover County.
To host an Airbnb in Wrightsville Beach, you must first register your property with the Town Planning Department and pay a one-time fee of $150. You'll need to provide a floor plan and a parking plan to show you aren't overcrowding the neighborhood. Once approved, you must have a fire inspection. While major platforms like Airbnb collect the 6% occupancy tax for you, you are still required to register your account with New Hanover County for reporting purposes.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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