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Short-term rental rules in Lake Lure, NC
How Lake Lure regulates short-term rentals: the rules that apply, their sources, and pending changes.
Short-term rentals here operate under a registration or permit system with ongoing operating rules.
- Vacation rental operating permit required with initial town inspection ($500 review fee)
- Occupancy limit of 2 per bedroom plus 4, capped at 12 guests
- Whole-home vacation rentals allowed by right in all residential districts; no cap, no residency requirement
- Off-street parking, posted 24/7 contact and rental-contract addendum required
Based on: Lake Lure Code Ch. 36 Zoning: §36-5 definitions ('Residential vacation rental', 'Vacation rental operating permit')
Summary of the rule
Residential vacation rentals are hereby recognized as a use within the planning jurisdiction of the town. Except as provided herein, on and after January 1, 2010, it shall be a violation of these zoning regulations to operate a residential vacation rental without a vacation rental operating permit from the town.
Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Sources · Report an error
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