Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Westmoreland County, VA

Airbnb listings are allowed in Westmoreland County, VA, but with restrictions. Westmoreland County defines 'Short-term Lodging' as stays under 30 days and 'Short-term Limited Residential Lodging' as an accessory use by a primary resident subject to the state Limited Residential Lodging Act. 'Tourist Homes' are allowed in specific Base Districts for up to 14 persons, while limited residential lodging requires the dwelling to remain primarily residential and ensures tax remittance via hosting platforms or the operator. 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.

Westmoreland County defines 'Short-term Lodging' as stays under 30 days and 'Short-term Limited Residential Lodging' as an accessory use by a primary resident subject to the state Limited Residential Lodging Act. 'Tourist Homes' are allowed in specific Base Districts for up to 14 persons, while limited residential lodging requires the dwelling to remain primarily residential and ensures tax remittance via hosting platforms or the operator.

Vrbo is permitted in Westmoreland County, VA under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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