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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wythe County, VA

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

No adopted Wythe County STR ordinance located on official county or municipal sites. A County draft (Land Use Classification Ordinance, Oct 2025) lists 'short-term housing rental' as a special use in residential districts (e.g., R1/R2) — meaning STRs would be Restricted if that draft is adopted. The draft requires special-use review, public hearing, potential conditions, and submission of a final site plan if approved; state law (Va. Code §15.2-983) allows local registries and forbids requiring a special-use permit for owner-occupied primary-residence STRs in ordinances enacted after 12/31/2023.

Official Resources

Official Wythe County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Wythe County, VA?
No adopted Wythe County STR ordinance located on official county or municipal sites. A County draft (Land Use Classification Ordinance, Oct 2025) lists 'short-term housing rental' as a special use in residential districts (e.g., R1/R2) — meaning STRs would be Restricted if that draft is adopted. The draft requires special-use review, public hearing, potential conditions, and submission of a final site plan if approved; state law (Va. Code §15.2-983) allows local registries and forbids requiring a special-use permit for owner-occupied primary-residence STRs in ordinances enacted after 12/31/2023.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Wythe County?
No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Wythe County.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction