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Holden Beach
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

Start with the recorded local taxes and permit overview for Holden Beach, North Carolina. Check the current requirements for your exact address.

Rental conditions are recorded in Holden Beach
Vacation rentals permitted. 2-night minimum stay reported.
Find published guidance for your Holden Beach address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Holden Beach.

Source disagreement: Verify license/registration status post-Schroeder; conflicting secondary-source tax rates - 5% per NCRLA baseline

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What you need to do in Holden Beach

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Vacation rentals permitted. 2-night minimum stay reported.

  2. To confirm
    Check whether you need a license or permit

    The record does not say whether Holden Beach requires a short-term rental license. Ask the city or county licensing office.

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 5% Holden Beach occupancy tax for you

    That is per the record. On direct bookings, you collect and remit it yourself.

  4. To do
    File monthly returns for direct bookings

    The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

Source disagreement: Verify license/registration status post-Schroeder; conflicting secondary-source tax rates - 5% per NCRLA baseline Confirm the disputed steps with the authority. Source

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What to know.

Vacation rentals permitted. 2-night minimum stay reported. The published guide for Holden Beach lists 5% local occupancy tax. The state table lists a 4.75% North Carolina state sales tax in addition. Local sales and occupancy taxes may apply in addition to the state base rate. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
5%
State tax
4.75%
Total for a direct booking
9.75%
License
Not available
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

Exemptions, penalties, filing information, and effective dates from the linked sources.

Holden Beach: Recorded exemptions

Tax does not apply to accommodations furnished by nonprofit charitable, educational, or religious organizations (SL 1997-859/H859v2, Holden Beach occupancy tax).

Holden Beach: Recorded penalties and interest

Failure to file: $10 per day of omission; after 30 days, additional 5% of tax due plus 5% per additional month or fraction thereof; willful evasion/failure is a misdemeanor (fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 6 months); town council may compromise or forgive for good cause (SL 1997-859/H859v2).

Holden Beach: Recorded remittance instructions

Monthly to Town of Holden Beach

Holden Beach: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Monthly.

Source for these notes: hbtownhall.com: ordinances

Platform tax collection guidance for Holden Beach

Collection is shown separately for each booking channel. Direct-booking taxes are paid by the host.

PlatformStateLocal
AirbnbPlatform collectsPlatform collects
VrboPlatform collectsPlatform collects
Booking.comPlatform collectsPlatform collects
DirectYou collect and remitYou collect and remit

Platform collects means the platform pays that tax. You collect and remit means you pay it. Collection details unavailable identifies a missing answer for that channel. Filing duties are listed separately.

Your next steps

  • Find permit information

    Permit requirements are not available in this guide. The linked authority provides application information.

  • Collection of the 5% local tax

    Platforms collect this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

  • File your tax returns

    File monthly returns for direct bookings. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

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Holden Beach occupancy tax5%
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North Carolina state sales tax4.75%
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North Carolina filing and tax guidanceSee guidance
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Licensing recordNot available
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Official sources for the taxes and permit requirements shown above.

Holden Beach STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Holden Beach occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Holden Beach?

The licensing requirement for Holden Beach is not available. Check state and local license or registration rules before listing.

What happens if I don't file?

Penalties and interest depend on the tax and authority. Check the applicable rules and contact the authority about any missed filings or payments.

How often do I file?

File monthly returns for direct bookings. The record does not state the due day; the tax office's calendar has it. If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.