https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/virginia/virginia-beach/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Virginia Beach, VA. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/virginia/virginia-beach/ Following community complaints about STR activity in residential neighborhoods behind the resort strip, the city planning department is reviewing whether additional restrictions — including owner-occupancy requirements or density limits — should apply to non-resort residential zones. Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT virginia-virginia-beach-2025-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/virginia/virginia-beach/ Virginia imposes a state sales tax and localities add lodging taxes on short-term rental income. Virginia Beach's total lodging tax rate is among the highest in Virginia. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit Virginia state and most local taxes on behalf of hosts. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT virginia-virginia-beach-2023-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/virginia/virginia-beach/ Virginia Beach requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a city home occupation permit and register for lodging tax collection. Registration requires a 24/7 local contact, compliance with occupancy limits, and annual renewal. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT virginia-virginia-beach-2023-06-01