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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Craig County, VA

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Craig County treats short-term rentals as 'accommodations' subject to the County’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and requires providers to register for tax collection and file periodic TOT returns. A 2024 County ordinance amendment explicitly addresses accommodations providers and intermediaries (informational returns); no separate county short-term-rental zoning or special-use permit requirement was located on official Craig County pages.

Official Resources

Official Craig County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Craig County, VA?
Craig County treats short-term rentals as 'accommodations' subject to the County’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and requires providers to register for tax collection and file periodic TOT returns. A 2024 County ordinance amendment explicitly addresses accommodations providers and intermediaries (informational returns); no separate county short-term-rental zoning or special-use permit requirement was located on official Craig County pages.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Craig County?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Craig County.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction