Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Orange, VA

Short-term rentals (stays <30 days) must register annually on the Town Short-Term Rental Registry by January 15; no fee is required. Failure to register results in a $500 fine and a prohibition on renting until resolved; three violations can lead to a two-year ban. Additionally, operators must register with the Orange County Commissioner of the Revenue for transient occupancy tax collection.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Orange. 1) Register annually with the Town of Orange Short-Term Rental Registry by submitting the required form (owner/operator info and property addresses) by January 15. 2) Register with the Orange County Commissioner of the Revenue by submitting the County Short-Term Rental Registration Form via mail, email, or in person. 3) Remit transient occupancy tax payments quarterly to the Orange County Treasurer, which serves as the deemed registration for the county.

1) Register annually with the Town of Orange Short-Term Rental Registry by submitting the required form (owner/operator info and property addresses) by January 15. 2) Register with the Orange County Commissioner of the Revenue by submitting the County Short-Term Rental Registration Form via mail, email, or in person. 3) Remit transient occupancy tax payments quarterly to the Orange County Treasurer, which serves as the deemed registration for the county.