RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A proposed ordinance by the Raleigh Planning Commission aims to allow Airbnb to operate in the city.
The current Unified Development Ordinance only allows bed and breakfasts to operate in limited districts.
A new permit would allow the short-term rental of two bedrooms in a home for 30 days or less at a time. A resident manager would be required on premise and the entirety of the dwelling unit can not be rented.
A special permit would be needed for the rental of more bedrooms.
The change would “permit an emerging use of renting out a portion of a residential structure to visitors and travelers,” according to a planning commission agenda.
Without a text change to the city ordinance, short-term rentals would not be permitted outside of a bed and breakfast.
The planning commission agenda said the city would have to enforce its current code as residences are currently being rented out.
“Additional lodging accommodations will be added to the city and help to support tourism growth and business development,” the agenda stated.
Editor’s note: A previous version of this story incorrectly said the rules would make it harder for Airbnb to operate in Raleigh.
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