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Iredell County, NC vacation rental rules and taxes

Iredell County is the Lake Norman market around Mooresville. Outside the towns, the county allows short-term rentals in most zoning districts under operating rules (parking, a posted 24-hour contact, no events) but requires no permit. Stays pay 6.75% sales tax; Mooresville adds a 4% occupancy tax and Statesville its own city tax.

Checked against official sources November 6, 2026
Market
About 540 Airbnb listings
Mooresville 391, Statesville 91, Troutman 54 (AirROI).Source
Sales tax
6.75%
Occupancy tax
Town taxes only
Mooresville 4%; Statesville levies a city tax (up to 3%). We found no countywide occupancy tax.Source
County rules
Operating standards, no permit
Unincorporated areas only.Source

What to do

  1. Then your city or area

    Zoning rules for short-term rentals are set by each city or town, and by the county outside town limits. Pick your area.

Towns

Full guide

Mooresville

We found no short-term rental zoning rules in Mooresville’s code. Stays owe 6.75% sales tax + 4% occupancy tax; Airbnb collects these on its bookings.

Full guide

Statesville

We found no short-term rental permit in Statesville’s code of ordinances, but we couldn’t search the city’s zoning ordinance. Stays pay 6.75% sales tax plus a city occupancy tax (the charter allows up to 3%).

Full guide

Troutman

We found no short-term rental zoning rules in Troutman’s code. Stays owe 6.75% sales tax + any town occupancy tax; Airbnb collects these on its bookings.

Full guide

Unincorporated Iredell County

Outside town limits, Iredell County lets you run one short-term rental per dwelling in most zoning districts without a zoning permit, if you meet its rules: one off-street parking space per bedroom, a 24-hour contact posted at the driveway, and no events. Homes not on public sewer are capped at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2. Stays pay 6.75% sales tax.

Sources

A plain-language summary to help you prepare, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you apply. Spot something out of date? Email hello@licensedrental.com.