Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Accomack County, VA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Accomack County, VA, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Accomack County, VA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Accomack County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Accomack County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.