Licenses, Permits, and Inspections in

[Amy Jones]

I've spent hours on the phone talking to employees of the City of Charlotte, and multiple people told me that I don't need a license, permit, or inspection to run a short-term rental out of my 3-bedroom single-family home in a residential area. Is this true? I'm just having a hard time believing this, so I want to check with current short-term rental owners.

[James Carlson]

Quote from @Andrew Steffens:

I actually do not take whatever the city says as gospel.  

This is great advice. I talked to so many Colorado cities and counties in the early days of Airbnb and more often than not, the planning or zoning employee were flat wrong. Always ask for the actual city ordinance.

As I learned in journalism school, "If your mom says she loves you, investigate the claim."