Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Roanoke, VA

Yes — Airbnb and other short-term rentals are allowed in Roanoke, VA. The City requires short-term rental tax registration and quarterly/annual filings. Operators must obtain a City business license; however, no specific zoning-only allowances, occupancy caps, primary-residence requirements, or minimum-night stays were identified on the City's official STR guidance pages. "Airbnb" is a brand name; the rules on this page apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.). See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

The City requires short-term rental tax registration and quarterly/annual filings. Operators must obtain a City business license; however, no specific zoning-only allowances, occupancy caps, primary-residence requirements, or minimum-night stays were identified on the City's official STR guidance pages.

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

Yes. Vrbo operates under the same short-term rental rules as Airbnb in Roanoke, VA, since regulations apply to the rental activity rather than the booking platform, and no permit is currently required. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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