Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Warren County, VA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Warren County, VA, but with restrictions. STRs are restricted to specific zoning districts (A, R-1, RR in the county) with a maximum occupancy of 10 persons. Requirements include designated off-street parking, a property management plan with a local contact (within 30 miles for the county), and compliance with safety standards including smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers. 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.

STRs are restricted to specific zoning districts (A, R-1, RR in the county) with a maximum occupancy of 10 persons. Requirements include designated off-street parking, a property management plan with a local contact (within 30 miles for the county), and compliance with safety standards including smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Warren County. 1. Meet with Planning staff and submit a Conditional Use Permit (County) or Special Use Permit (Town) application with required fees ($1750 County / $1200 Town). 2. Provide supporting documents including a site plan, property management plan, and Health Department comments. 3. Complete the public hearing process (Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors/Town Council) and pass a safety inspection prior to permit issuance.

1. Meet with Planning staff and submit a Conditional Use Permit (County) or Special Use Permit (Town) application with required fees ($1750 County / $1200 Town). 2. Provide supporting documents including a site plan, property management plan, and Health Department comments. 3. Complete the public hearing process (Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors/Town Council) and pass a safety inspection prior to permit issuance.

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