Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Winchester (city) County, VA

STRs are limited to single-family homes and townhouses (multifamily excluded) with a maximum of 5 sleeping rooms. Occupancy is capped at two adults per room and nine adults total. Operators must provide a property management plan, install safety devices (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers), identify a local contact, and are prohibited from hosting events or using exterior signage.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Winchester (city) County. 1) Apply for a Zoning Use Permit (ZUP) via the City's OpenGov permit portal or submit a ZUP form to the Zoning Office. 2) Include the 'Homeshare / Short Term Rental Supplemental Form' along with a property management plan, proof of primary residence (for homeshares), and evidence of safety devices (smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers). 3) Authorize an annual property inspection and maintain a ledger of stays to be provided annually to the Commissioner of the Revenue.

1) Apply for a Zoning Use Permit (ZUP) via the City's OpenGov permit portal or submit a ZUP form to the Zoning Office. 2) Include the 'Homeshare / Short Term Rental Supplemental Form' along with a property management plan, proof of primary residence (for homeshares), and evidence of safety devices (smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguishers). 3) Authorize an annual property inspection and maintain a ledger of stays to be provided annually to the Commissioner of the Revenue.