Oak Island

North Carolina · United States
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These rules apply inside Oak Island town limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Last updated: 2026-10-29  ·  Last verified: 2026-10-29  ·  Region: US
ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve. Oak Island has no town short-term rental permit, registration, fee, night cap or residency rule.

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Tax on stays
12.75%
total, on our records
Licence
Not required
Night cap
None
Fines
Up to $1,000
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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Oak Island?

Yes. Oak Island has no town short-term rental permit, registration, fee, night cap or residency rule.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Oak Island?

No short-term rental licence is required on our records.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Oak Island?

12.75% in total on stays, on our records.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Oak Island?

No night cap is on record.

What are the penalties in Oak Island?

Fines of up to $1,000 are on record.

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