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Mount Airy
short-term rental taxes.

Data date: Jun 2026

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

What you need to do in Mount Airy

Checked against the source
  1. No action
    Short-term rentals are allowed in Mount Airy

    The record lists no ban. Zoning and HOA rules for your address still apply.

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

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

  3. To do
    Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com collect the 6% Mount Airy 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

    Due by the 20th day of the following month (per the source). 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 Mount Airy 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.

Mount Airy: Recorded exemptions

The tax applies to the same gross receipts as the State sales tax on accommodations (G.S. 160A-215(c), via G.S. 105-164.4(a)(3)). Excluded from the State base: private residences/cottages rented fewer than 15 days in a calendar year and accommodations furnished to the same person for 90 or more continuous days (G.S. 105-164.4(a)(3), language quoted on the Town of North Topsail Beach and Town of Surf City occupancy-tax pages).

Mount Airy: Recorded penalties and interest

Failure to file a return or pay the tax is subject to the civil and criminal penalties of G.S. 105-236 for State sales and use taxes; the city governing board may waive penalties as the Secretary of Revenue may for sales/use taxes (G.S. 160A-215(e)). Returns are due monthly on or before the 20th day of the following month (G.S. 160A-215(d)).

Mount Airy: Recorded effective date

2003-06-30

Mount Airy: Recorded remittance instructions

6% city OT collected quarterly; proceeds to Mount Airy Tourism Development Authority

Mount Airy: Recorded filing schedule

Filing frequency: Quarterly.

Source for these notes: mountairy.org: taxes

Platform tax collection guidance for Mount Airy

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. Due by the 20th day of the following month (per the source). 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

How we collect and check this information · Report a problem with this page

FigureValueSourceStatus
Mount Airy 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.

Mount Airy STR tax FAQ

Does Airbnb pay my Mount Airy occupancy taxes?

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

Do I need a license to Airbnb in Mount Airy?

The licensing requirement for Mount Airy 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. Due by the 20th day of the following month (per the source). If every booking goes through a collecting platform, ask the tax office whether you still file.