Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Draper, VA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Draper, VA, but with restrictions. 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. 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 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.

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