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Jacksonville
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Jacksonville

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  1. To confirm
    Check that short-term rentals are allowed at your address

    The record has no finding on whether Jacksonville allows short-term rentals. Ask the planning or zoning office before you list.

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

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

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 3% Jacksonville 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 day. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.

    Filing portal

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

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What to know.

The published guide for Jacksonville lists 3% 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. The record says platforms collect this tax but you still file a return or report with the authority. Direct bookings are yours to collect and remit. License or registration details are not available.

At a glance.

Local tax
3%
State tax
4.75%
Total for a direct booking
7.75%
License
Not available
Local filing
You still file
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Tax details

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

Jacksonville: Recorded exemptions

City of Jacksonville 3% (city occupancy-tax page; authorized 2009-08-06). Exempt: accommodations furnished by nonprofit charitable, educational, or religious organizations in furtherance of nonprofit purpose; accommodations arranged/provided by a school/camp charging tuition/fees; a private residence/cottage rented fewer than 15 days in a calendar year (unless broker-listed); accommodations to the same person for 90+ continuous days; rentals paid directly by the U.S. federal government/military (Army National Guard not exempt).

Jacksonville: Recorded penalties and interest

Report and payment due by the 20th day following the collection month (city page). Uniform penalties per G.S. 105-236 apply via G.S. 160A-215(e) (S.L. 2009-429, Sec. 1.1(b)).

Jacksonville: Recorded effective date

2009-08-06

Jacksonville: Recorded filing portal

Open the filing portal (ipn2.paymentus.com: jktx)

Jacksonville: Recorded remittance instructions

City of Jacksonville Finance Director (PO Box 128 Jacksonville NC 28541) by 20th of following month

Source for these notes: jacksonvillenc.gov: occupancy tax

Platform tax collection guidance for Jacksonville

A platform marked as collecting is named or covered by the record. The record also says you still file a return or report, even for platform-collected tax. Check each channel's tax settings.

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 3% local 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 day. 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
Jacksonville occupancy tax3%
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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.

Jacksonville STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Jacksonville occupancy taxes?

Airbnb collects this tax. You still file the required returns, and you collect and remit tax on direct bookings.

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Jacksonville?

The licensing requirement for Jacksonville 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?

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 day. Confirm the schedule with the tax office.