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Concord
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental restrictions are recorded in Concord
STRs (<30 days) PROHIBITED citywide - permissive zoning code does not list STR as allowed use. listing on Airbnb/VRBO/etc. itself prohibited.
Find published guidance for your Concord address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Concord.

What you need to do in Concord

Checked against the source
  1. Restricted
    Short-term rentals are restricted in Concord

    STRs (<30 days) PROHIBITED citywide - permissive zoning code does not list STR as allowed use. listing on Airbnb/VRBO/etc. itself prohibited.

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

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

    Where to apply

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 6% Cabarrus County occupancy tax for you

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

  4. To confirm
    Find out how often you file and when returns are due

    The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 20th. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

Verify each step with the authority before you file or apply. Source

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What to know.

Rental restrictions are recorded for Concord. Check the rule's scope and exceptions before listing. STRs (<30 days) PROHIBITED citywide - permissive zoning code does not list STR as allowed use. listing on Airbnb/VRBO/etc. itself prohibited. The published guide for Concord lists 6% county 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.

County tax
6%
State tax
4.75%
Total for a direct booking
10.75%
License
Restricted
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Concord: Recorded remittance instructions

(no city levy)

Source: cityofconcord.org: short term rentals pdf

Cabarrus County: Recorded exemptions

Occupancy taxes piggyback the state accommodations sales-tax base: exempt are accommodations rented to the same person for 90 or more days, private residences rented fewer than 15 days per year, and accommodations included in a school or camp tuition/fee; counties impose no unique local exemptions (G.S. 105-164.4F; UNC School of Government occupancy-tax guidance).

Source: ncacc.org: september 2025 monthly fact sheet occupancy taxe

Cabarrus County: Recorded penalties and interest

Under the uniform provisions (G.S. 153A-155): monthly returns to the county finance officer by the 20th; failure to file is 5% per month up to 25%, failure to pay is 10% (G.S. 105-236, per UNC School of Government guidance) (G.S. 153A-155(d)-(e)). Pre-uniform session-law counties use the standard boilerplate: $10/day failure-to-file penalty plus 5% of the tax per month after 30 days; willful evasion is a misdemeanor (e.g., S.L. 1987-472).

Cabarrus County: County tax applicability

The county tax is shown separately from municipal tax.

Platform tax collection guidance for Concord

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 6% county tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 20th. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

  • Check the state tax requirements

    Use the linked state tax instructions to register and file.

Sources & confidence

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FigureValueSourceStatus
Cabarrus County occupancy tax6%
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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.

Concord STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Concord occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Concord?

Rental restrictions apply in Concord. The eligibility notes below describe the applicable conditions and exceptions.

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?

Find out how often you file and when returns are due. The record gives no filing schedule, though a note says returns are due by the 20th. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.