Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Accomack County, VA

Short-term rentals are subject to local business licensing and transient-occupancy tax requirements and must comply with applicable zoning and building/fire/health rules; zoning may require a Special Use Permit or other approvals depending on the parcel and district; town-level business-license rules (e.g., Chincoteague) require review by Building & Zoning and annual renewals.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Accomack County. 1) Confirm zoning/use permissibility with Accomack County Planning & Zoning or the town Building & Zoning office; 2) Obtain required business license (county and/or town) and register as an accommodations provider with the Commissioner of the Revenue; submit the Accommodations Provider Annual Attestation and remit transient occupancy tax quarterly; 3) If zoning requires, apply for a Special Use Permit or other county zoning approval through the Planning Department/Board of Zoning Appeals.

1) Confirm zoning/use permissibility with Accomack County Planning & Zoning or the town Building & Zoning office; 2) Obtain required business license (county and/or town) and register as an accommodations provider with the Commissioner of the Revenue; submit the Accommodations Provider Annual Attestation and remit transient occupancy tax quarterly; 3) If zoning requires, apply for a Special Use Permit or other county zoning approval through the Planning Department/Board of Zoning Appeals.