In Asheville, North Carolina, short-term rentals (STRs), referred to locally as short-term vacation rentals (STVRs), face significant restrictions; they are only permitted in the resort zoning districts. The City Council banned STRs for entire dwellings in most areas as of 2018, promoting instead a "homestay" model where owners can rent out part of their homes, subject to regulations. The STR market is primarily driven by tourism, benefiting from the area's attractions that appeal to vacationers, particularly those seeking cabin getaways in the surrounding rural settings or urban apartments in the downtown area. The local government authority overseeing these regulations is the City of Asheville’s Compliance Division, which requires property owners to obtain a homestay permit to operate legally. The business landscape reflects a blend of tourism and some regional business travel, although the former tends to dominate, especially during peak seasons and events. For official information regarding short-term rental permits and regulations, visit the City of Asheville's Compliance Division page at.