Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Chincoteague, VA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Chincoteague, VA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (tourist homes and vacation rental cottages) are permitted uses in specific zoning districts including R-3 Mixed Use Residential and R-4 Resort Residential. Operators must comply with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, obtain a town business license, and remit transient occupancy taxes. No specific caps or residency requirements are stated in the ordinance. 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 (tourist homes and vacation rental cottages) are permitted uses in specific zoning districts including R-3 Mixed Use Residential and R-4 Resort Residential. Operators must comply with the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, obtain a town business license, and remit transient occupancy taxes. No specific caps or residency requirements are stated in the ordinance.

Vrbo is permitted in Chincoteague, VA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Chincoteague 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 Chincoteague. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.