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Hickory
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

Rental conditions are recorded in Hickory
Check the rules for your address, zoning, and permit with the relevant authority before listing.
Find published guidance for your Hickory address
Check published permit and tax guidance for Hickory.

What you need to do in Hickory

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  1. To do
    Meet the local rental conditions

    Hickory allows short-term rentals with conditions, such as zoning, caps or owner occupancy. Check that your address qualifies before you list.

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

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

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

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

  4. To do
    File quarterly 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.

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Hickory lists 6% 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
6%
State tax
4.75%
Total for a direct booking
10.75%
License
Not available
Local filing
Platform collects
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Tax details

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

Hickory: Recorded remittance instructions

City collects; net proceeds remitted quarterly to Hickory-Conover TDA; facilitators remit to city

Hickory: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: visithickorync.com: about

Platform tax collection guidance for Hickory

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% local tax

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

  • File your tax returns

    File quarterly 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.

Sources & confidence

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Hickory 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.

Hickory STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Hickory occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Hickory?

The licensing requirement for Hickory 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 quarterly 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.