Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fayetteville, WV

Property owners must obtain a WV State Tax Department Business Registration, a Town of Fayetteville business license, and a Vacation Rental Permit for each property. Town requires collection/remittance of 6% hotel/motel tax and 1% municipal B&O/municipal use tax; permit and license renew annually (Town license/permit renew July 1; health permit valid Jan 1–Dec 31). Fayette County Health Department requires an annual health permit with inspection; health permit fee is based on number of bedrooms. No zoning, occupancy caps, or primary-residence restrictions are stated in the cited official guidance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fayetteville. 1) Obtain WV State Tax Department Business Registration Certificate and complete the Town of Fayetteville Business License application (town license fee $5.00) and Vacation Rental Permit application (permit fee $100.00) and submit to Town Clerk. 2) Town Clerk receives fees, issues Vacation Rental Permit and forwards copies to the Fayetteville Police Department and Fayette County Assessor. 3) Submit monthly hotel/motel tax returns and quarterly Business & Occupation tax returns to the Town; separately apply to Fayette County Health Department for an annual health permit (fee by bedroom), schedule inspection, receive health permit (valid Jan 1–Dec 31).

1) Obtain WV State Tax Department Business Registration Certificate and complete the Town of Fayetteville Business License application (town license fee $5.00) and Vacation Rental Permit application (permit fee $100.00) and submit to Town Clerk. 2) Town Clerk receives fees, issues Vacation Rental Permit and forwards copies to the Fayetteville Police Department and Fayette County Assessor. 3) Submit monthly hotel/motel tax returns and quarterly Business & Occupation tax returns to the Town; separately apply to Fayette County Health Department for an annual health permit (fee by bedroom), schedule inspection, receive health permit (valid Jan 1–Dec 31).