Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ghent, WV

Short-term lodging is restricted to defined uses: 'Bed and Breakfast Inns' are permitted in residential districts, while 'Hotels and motels' require Conditional Use approval. Accessory guest houses are permitted for occasional use only and specifically prohibited from being used as rental units. Requirements include off-street parking, site plans, and sanitary water/sewage certificates.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ghent. 1) Submit a Location Improvement Permit application to the Planning & Zoning office with a site plan, tax info, and sewage/water certificates. 2) If the use is conditional (like a hotel/motel), file a petition with the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), pay a $60 fee, and attend a public hearing. 3) Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy before using the property for the approved lodging purpose.

1) Submit a Location Improvement Permit application to the Planning & Zoning office with a site plan, tax info, and sewage/water certificates. 2) If the use is conditional (like a hotel/motel), file a petition with the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), pay a $60 fee, and attend a public hearing. 3) Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy before using the property for the approved lodging purpose.