Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hampton (city) County, VA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hampton (city) County, VA, but with restrictions. Hampton utilizes a Short-Term Rental Overlay (O-STR) with 51 zones, limiting STRs to 1% of residential dwellings per zone and requiring a 300-500 foot separation between units. Operators must designate a Responsible Local Person (RLP) available to respond within one hour, adhere to capacity limits, and provide a safety-labeled floor plan. 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.

Hampton utilizes a Short-Term Rental Overlay (O-STR) with 51 zones, limiting STRs to 1% of residential dwellings per zone and requiring a 300-500 foot separation between units. Operators must designate a Responsible Local Person (RLP) available to respond within one hour, adhere to capacity limits, and provide a safety-labeled floor plan.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hampton (city) County. 1) Apply via the City’s online permitting portal (OnCamino) and submit a labeled floor plan showing rooms, safety equipment, and evacuation routes. 2) Provide Responsible Local Person contact information, schedule a safety inspection, and pay the required fees ($200 application, $50 inspection). 3) Obtain a Hampton business license and register with the city registry once implemented.

1) Apply via the City’s online permitting portal (OnCamino) and submit a labeled floor plan showing rooms, safety equipment, and evacuation routes. 2) Provide Responsible Local Person contact information, schedule a safety inspection, and pay the required fees ($200 application, $50 inspection). 3) Obtain a Hampton business license and register with the city registry once implemented.

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