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

STRs are allowed only for eligible properties per the City Zoning Ordinance; new STRs in Overlay Districts require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Operators must provide one off-street parking space per bedroom, adhere to occupancy limits (max three people per bedroom after 11 p.m.), and pass annual life-safety and triennial structural inspections.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Virginia Beach (city) County. 1) Submit an STR zoning permit request via the Accela Citizen Access portal or by mail to Zoning Administration, including a parking plan and life-safety attestation. 2) Pay the $500 application fee once staff confirms compliance. 3) Receive the annual permit and ensure structural/life-safety inspections are completed on the required schedule.

1) Submit an STR zoning permit request via the Accela Citizen Access portal or by mail to Zoning Administration, including a parking plan and life-safety attestation. 2) Pay the $500 application fee once staff confirms compliance. 3) Receive the annual permit and ensure structural/life-safety inspections are completed on the required schedule.