Is your short-term rental overassessed?

Check your property's assessment and explore your appeal options in minutes.

No credit card required.

1. Check your assessmentWe compare the county's value with recent sales of similar homes nearby, from the county's own records.
2. Review your optionsSee what's verified, what's an estimate, and whether an appeal looks worth your time.
3. Prepare your appealIf it is, the packet gives you the evidence, the county's forms and each filing step.

$89flat fee

Document preparation only. You file your own appeal. Results vary by county. The check is free, and if an appeal isn't worth filing, we'll tell you.

Your furnishings are taxed too

In North Carolina, the furniture and equipment in a rental is listed with the county every January, separately from the house.

Mecklenburg and Iredell counties, including Lake Norman. Coastal and mountain counties are next. Get an email when yours is added.

Do you file the appeal for me?: No. We prepare the documents and walk you through each step, and you file them with the county. We don't represent anyone at hearings.
Is a short-term rental taxed at a higher rate in North Carolina?: No. Every property in a town or county pays the same rate, and the house is valued at market value like any other home. What's different for rentals is the furnishings, which are listed separately each January.
When should I check?: Now, to see where you stand, and again when new 2027 values arrive early next year. The window to appeal a new value is short.
What if my property is fairly assessed?: We'll tell you, and you won't pay anything. Knowing an appeal isn't worth filing is part of the value of a free check.
Are you connected with a booking platform?: No. HostTaxDefense.com is independent and works only from public county records and what you tell us.
Who runs HostTaxDefense.com?: It's a service of PropertyAppeals.org, which offers the same check for homeowners. About us.