Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Gordonsville, VA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Gordonsville, VA, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are defined as stays under 30 consecutive days and are permitted only in districts where residential use is allowed (R-1, R-2, R-3, and B-1 where residential-over-retail exists). Operators must register with the Town and, when the owner does not reside onsite, post owner contact information in each rented unit. Penalties apply for non-registration and repeat violations; general land-use, health, safety, parking, and building codes still apply. 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 rentals are defined as stays under 30 consecutive days and are permitted only in districts where residential use is allowed (R-1, R-2, R-3, and B-1 where residential-over-retail exists). Operators must register with the Town and, when the owner does not reside onsite, post owner contact information in each rented unit. Penalties apply for non-registration and repeat violations; general land-use, health, safety, parking, and building codes still apply.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Gordonsville. 1) Complete and submit the Town short-term rental registry form to the Town Zoning Administrator and pay the $35 registration fee; 2) Obtain a Town business license ($15 fee); 3) For specific STR permits, submit the application with a $100 fee, provide proof of insurance, and pass a physical inspection. Renewals are required annually by January 1.

1) Complete and submit the Town short-term rental registry form to the Town Zoning Administrator and pay the $35 registration fee; 2) Obtain a Town business license ($15 fee); 3) For specific STR permits, submit the application with a $100 fee, provide proof of insurance, and pass a physical inspection. Renewals are required annually by January 1.

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