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Who is required to have a designated responsible party?: “Dedicated” short-term rental owners are required to have a designated responsible party. “Owner Occupied” short-term rental owners are not required to have a designated responsible party because the owner is present during the rental period.

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1. What is a short-term rental?

In Burke County, there are two types of short-term rentals:

Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals A property in which the owner lives on site and rents a room(s) to a person(s) traveling or vacationing for a short period of time.
Dedicated Short-Term Rentals A rental property purchased solely for the purpose of renting to a person(s) traveling or vacationing for a short period of time.
Owner Occupied Short-Term Rental

2. Can my houseboat be used as a short-term rental?: No. Houseboats and floating vessels of any type cannot be used as a short-term rental.

3. How many guests am I allowed to have?: The overnight occupancy for a short-term rental is two (2) persons per (legal) bedroom.

4. What is a designated responsible party?: A designated responsible party is a person or agency who is available to respond to complaints or other issues regarding the short-term rental.

5. Who is required to have a designated responsible party?: “Dedicated” short-term rental owners are required to have a designated responsible party. “Owner Occupied” short-term rental owners are not required to have a designated responsible party because the owner is present during the rental period.

6. What is a verified complaint?: A verified complaint is a report of violation of one or more of the short-term rental regulations that has been validated by the Zoning Administrator.

7. What happens if I receive three verified complaints?: If a property owner receives three (3) verified complaints within a twelve (12) month period, the short-term rental permit will be revoked.

8. How do I report a violation?: A short-term rental complaint form must be submitted in person, via mail, or online on the County’s website.

9. Why is there an Inspection?: The inspection is to ensure the safety of the renters.

10. How often will an inspection be performed?: There will be an initial inspection before the short-term rental permit is issued. A yearly inspection will be performed when the short-term rental permit is renewed.