Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Berkeley Springs, WV

Short-term rentals require a specific Town of Bath Short-Term Residency Business License for each individual rental unit. Operators must remain current on all hotel/motel occupancy taxes due on the property and collect a 1% Municipal Sales Tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Berkeley Springs. 1. Submit a Town Business License application along with a West Virginia Business Registration Certificate and a scaled site plan showing property lines and structures. 2. Pay the $200.00 short-term rental license fee. 3. Submit materials via email to adminbspd@morgancountywv.gov or in person/mail to the Town of Bath Police Department; licenses must be renewed annually (license year runs July 1 to June 30).

1. Submit a Town Business License application along with a West Virginia Business Registration Certificate and a scaled site plan showing property lines and structures. 2. Pay the $200.00 short-term rental license fee. 3. Submit materials via email to adminbspd@morgancountywv.gov or in person/mail to the Town of Bath Police Department; licenses must be renewed annually (license year runs July 1 to June 30).