STR rules by city / Virginia Beach, VA
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Virginia Beach, VA short-term-rental rules
Virginia Beach requires a Short-Term Rental Zoning Permit for each address used as an STR, plus annual registration with the Commissioner of the Revenue; the $500 application fee is paid after the property is found in compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance.
What does Virginia Beach, VA require?
Virginia Beach requires a Short-Term Rental Zoning Permit for each address used as an STR, plus annual registration with the Commissioner of the Revenue; the $500 application fee is paid after the property is found in compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance.
How much is the Virginia Beach permit fee?
$500 application fee (paid after zoning compliance is confirmed).
How often do I renew?
Annual. The permit expires one year after the issuance date and must be renewed each year.
What else should I know?
- No owner-occupancy requirement for a standard STR (entire dwelling rented for less than 30 consecutive days).
- Owner-occupied rentals fall under a separate 'Home Share' category requiring the homeowner to occupy the dwelling as their principal residence during all rental periods.
- Overnight occupancy is capped at two people per bedroom after 11 p.m.
Source: City of Virginia Beach Planning Department — Short-Term Rentals (official .gov). Verified as of July 5, 2026. Rules change, so confirm the current requirement with your city before you submit.
Virginia Beach, VA short-term-rental permit questions
- Do I need a permit to run a short-term rental in Virginia Beach, VA?
- Virginia Beach requires a Short-Term Rental Zoning Permit for each address used as an STR, plus annual registration with the Commissioner of the Revenue; the $500 application fee is paid after the property is found in compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance.
- How much does a Virginia Beach short-term-rental permit cost?
- $500 application fee (paid after zoning compliance is confirmed).
- How often do I renew my Virginia Beach short-term-rental registration?
- Annual. The permit expires one year after the issuance date and must be renewed each year.
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