A legal battle over a vacation home 300 miles away has forced Asheville to change how it regulates Airbnbs, Vrbos and other short-term rentals. On April 5, the North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled ...

NEW YEAR, NEW COUNCIL, NEW RULES FOR RENTALS: Zoning Administrator Shannon Tuch presents Asheville City Council with changes to the city's Unified Development Ordinance that make new short-term ...

Extensive personnel shortages at the NC Forest Service hampered the agency’s ability to manage the wildfires that raged in Western North Carolina this spring, state and county officials say. "Instead ...

ASHEVILLE - More money is likely coming for rental assistance after a Dec. 10 vote from City Council, directing $624,000 in federal dollars to support residents impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. This ...

Asheville's rental market has more available units, but industry experts say Helene has driven many people to leave Asheville, creating more vacancies. Long-term rental home manager and broker at ...

Question: North Carolina cities have rules against short-term rentals, but how well do local governments enforce their laws? Are people hosting guests illegally anyway? Short Answer: North Carolina ...