Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Greenbrier County, WV

Airbnb listings are allowed in Greenbrier County, WV, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are permitted by right in the Commercial District but are listed as conditional uses in Residential, Open Space Conservation, Forest Recreation, and PUD districts. Operating STRs must not alter the residential character of the neighborhood, cannot have cooking facilities within sleeping areas, must comply with state fire marshal, building code, and local health department rules, and may not associate a reception/event facility unless separately allowed. The BZA may limit the total number of sleeping accommodations; the ordinance caps STRs at no more than six sleeping areas and a maximum of 18 overnight guests. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are permitted by right in the Commercial District but are listed as conditional uses in Residential, Open Space Conservation, Forest Recreation, and PUD districts. Operating STRs must not alter the residential character of the neighborhood, cannot have cooking facilities within sleeping areas, must comply with state fire marshal, building code, and local health department rules, and may not associate a reception/event facility unless separately allowed. The BZA may limit the total number of sleeping accommodations; the ordinance caps STRs at no more than six sleeping areas and a maximum of 18 overnight guests.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Greenbrier County. 1) Apply for the applicable zoning approval (conditional use permit) with Greenbrier County (Board of Zoning Appeals/Planning Commission) where STRs are listed as a conditional use; 2) Demonstrate compliance with the State Fire Marshal, building code, and local health department regulations as part of approval; 3) Obtain BZA/Planning Commission approval which may include conditions (e.g., limits on sleeping areas).

1) Apply for the applicable zoning approval (conditional use permit) with Greenbrier County (Board of Zoning Appeals/Planning Commission) where STRs are listed as a conditional use; 2) Demonstrate compliance with the State Fire Marshal, building code, and local health department regulations as part of approval; 3) Obtain BZA/Planning Commission approval which may include conditions (e.g., limits on sleeping areas).

Vrbo is permitted in Greenbrier County, WV under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Greenbrier County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Greenbrier County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.