Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bluemont, VA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Bluemont, VA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (STRs) are defined as stays of fewer than 30 days. Operators must register annually by July 1, obtain a zoning permit, and ensure compliance with parking (minimum 1 off-street space for the STR), safety standards, and septic capacity limits if not on public sewer. 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 (STRs) are defined as stays of fewer than 30 days. Operators must register annually by July 1, obtain a zoning permit, and ensure compliance with parking (minimum 1 off-street space for the STR), safety standards, and septic capacity limits if not on public sewer.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Bluemont. 1. Register the property online annually by July 1 via the County registration form (no cost). 2. Apply for a Zoning Permit through the LandMARC portal using the 'Zoning Only-Residential' application, attaching a parking diagram, floor plan, and septic verification. 3. Register for applicable business taxes and transient occupancy tax (8%) with the Commissioner of the Revenue.

1. Register the property online annually by July 1 via the County registration form (no cost). 2. Apply for a Zoning Permit through the LandMARC portal using the 'Zoning Only-Residential' application, attaching a parking diagram, floor plan, and septic verification. 3. Register for applicable business taxes and transient occupancy tax (8%) with the Commissioner of the Revenue.

Vrbo is permitted in Bluemont, 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 Bluemont 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 Bluemont. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.