North Carolina county rules
Alamance County, NC vacation rental rules and taxes
Alamance County has about 240 Airbnb listings in Burlington, Graham, Elon, and Mebane. We found no short-term rental rules in those cities’ codes. Stays owe 6.75% sales tax plus a 3% county occupancy tax, and 6% inside Burlington, Elon, Graham, or Mebane, all filed with Alamance County Finance.
Checked against official sources November 6, 2026The county return asks whether the property is inside Burlington, Elon, Graham, or Mebane; answer yes to add the 3% city tax.
What to do
Then your city or area
Zoning rules and the occupancy tax depend on whether you’re inside a city or town. Pick your area.
Towns
Burlington
We found no short-term rental zoning rules in Burlington’s code. Stays owe 6.75% sales tax + 6% occupancy tax (3% county + 3% city); Airbnb collects these on its bookings.
Full guideElon
We found no short-term rental zoning rules in Elon’s code. Stays owe 6.75% sales tax + 6% occupancy tax (3% county + 3% city); Airbnb collects these on its bookings.
Full guideGraham
We found no short-term rental zoning rules in Graham’s code. Stays owe 6.75% sales tax + 6% occupancy tax (3% county + 3% city); Airbnb collects these on its bookings.
Full guideMebane
We found no short-term rental zoning rules in Mebane’s code. Stays owe 6.75% sales tax + 6% occupancy tax (3% county + 3% city); Airbnb collects these on its bookings.
Sources
- Burlington, North Carolina Airbnb market data · AirROI
- Current sales and use tax rates · North Carolina Department of Revenue
- Alamance County occupancy tax form and filing instructions (fillable worksheet) · Alamance County Finance Department
- Occupancy Tax · Alamance County Finance Department
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