Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bridgewater, VA

Short-term rentals are defined as occupancy for less than 30 consecutive days. Operators must register annually by February 28 and pay a 4.5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on gross receipts, with quarterly reporting required even if no revenue is generated.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Bridgewater. 1. Register the short-term rental with the Town by February 28 each year and pay the $25 registration fee. 2. Obtain a Town business license (renewed annually by March 1). 3. File quarterly Transient Occupancy Tax reports and remit the 4.5% tax.

1. Register the short-term rental with the Town by February 28 each year and pay the $25 registration fee. 2. Obtain a Town business license (renewed annually by March 1). 3. File quarterly Transient Occupancy Tax reports and remit the 4.5% tax.