Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wachapreague, VA

No municipal-specific zoning or operational constraints are published online for Wachapreague; however, Accomack County requires an annual 'Accommodations Provider Annual Attestation,' registration for transient occupancy tax (5%), and payment of tangible business personal property tax on fixtures.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Wachapreague. 1. Register with the Accomack County Commissioner of the Revenue for transient occupancy tax collection. 2. File the 'Accommodations Provider Annual Attestation' form by March 1 each year. 3. Secure an annual business license and pay tangible business personal property tax on furnishings.

1. Register with the Accomack County Commissioner of the Revenue for transient occupancy tax collection. 2. File the 'Accommodations Provider Annual Attestation' form by March 1 each year. 3. Secure an annual business license and pay tangible business personal property tax on furnishings.