Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Syria, VA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Syria, VA, but with restrictions. Madison County requires all short-term rentals (homes and campsites) to register as a business with the Commissioner of the Revenue. Short-term lodging is subject to a 5% transient occupancy tax for stays under 30 days, requiring monthly reporting and a three-year records retention period. 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.

Madison County requires all short-term rentals (homes and campsites) to register as a business with the Commissioner of the Revenue. Short-term lodging is subject to a 5% transient occupancy tax for stays under 30 days, requiring monthly reporting and a three-year records retention period.

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

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