Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Draper, VA

Short-term lodging is restricted by category: Bed and Breakfasts (max 6 rooms) and Inns (7-12 rooms) require an on-site owner or caretaker. Operations must maintain a single-family residential appearance, provide one parking space per room (screened if near residential lots), and limit meals to overnight guests only.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Draper. 1) Verify the property zone using the Pulaski County Zoning Locator and check the UDO Land Use Table to determine if the lodging use is Permitted (P), Conditional (C), or requires a Special Use Permit (SUP). 2) Submit the appropriate application via the EnerGov online permitting portal and ensure compliance with specific standards like owner-occupancy and screening. 3) Register for and submit monthly Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) returns to the Commissioner of the Revenue.

1) Verify the property zone using the Pulaski County Zoning Locator and check the UDO Land Use Table to determine if the lodging use is Permitted (P), Conditional (C), or requires a Special Use Permit (SUP). 2) Submit the appropriate application via the EnerGov online permitting portal and ensure compliance with specific standards like owner-occupancy and screening. 3) Register for and submit monthly Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) returns to the Commissioner of the Revenue.