Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wachapreague, VA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Wachapreague, VA, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in Wachapreague, VA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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