Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Independence, VA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Independence, VA, but with restrictions. Operators must remit an 8% transient occupancy (lodging) tax monthly and retain records for two years. STRs must comply with Town zoning code (Chapter 153); however, per state law (Va. Code §15.2-983), localities cannot require special use permits for owner-occupied primary-residence STRs established after Dec. 31, 2023. 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.

Operators must remit an 8% transient occupancy (lodging) tax monthly and retain records for two years. STRs must comply with Town zoning code (Chapter 153); however, per state law (Va. Code §15.2-983), localities cannot require special use permits for owner-occupied primary-residence STRs established after Dec. 31, 2023.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Independence.

Vrbo is permitted in Independence, VA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Independence 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 Independence. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.