Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hinton, WV

Airbnb listings are allowed in Hinton, WV, but with restrictions. STRs/rental units are subject to Hinton’s “Safe Rental/Lease Housing” ordinance; “dwelling” includes units intended for transient occupancy (excluding hotels and B&Bs). Rentals must meet Building and Fire Code requirements, provide required safety devices (smoke/CO detectors), and comply with occupancy limits set by Building/Fire Code and City zoning. Owners must notify the Summers County Assessor’s Office for Class IV classification and maintain required on-site parking info as part of the application. 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.

STRs/rental units are subject to Hinton’s “Safe Rental/Lease Housing” ordinance; “dwelling” includes units intended for transient occupancy (excluding hotels and B&Bs). Rentals must meet Building and Fire Code requirements, provide required safety devices (smoke/CO detectors), and comply with occupancy limits set by Building/Fire Code and City zoning. Owners must notify the Summers County Assessor’s Office for Class IV classification and maintain required on-site parking info as part of the application.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hinton. 1) Submit a written application on forms provided to the City’s Code Enforcement Officer with required items (address, tax parcel, owner/contact info, parking, initial vs renewal) and pay the fee per the City’s fee schedule; 2) Schedule and pass inspection by certified inspectors (10 days’ notice provided) conducted under Building/Fire Code; 3) Upon compliance the Code Enforcement Officer issues a letter of compliance valid three years. Complete applications must be filed at least 60 days before occupancy is needed.

1) Submit a written application on forms provided to the City’s Code Enforcement Officer with required items (address, tax parcel, owner/contact info, parking, initial vs renewal) and pay the fee per the City’s fee schedule; 2) Schedule and pass inspection by certified inspectors (10 days’ notice provided) conducted under Building/Fire Code; 3) Upon compliance the Code Enforcement Officer issues a letter of compliance valid three years. Complete applications must be filed at least 60 days before occupancy is needed.

Vrbo is permitted in Hinton, 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 Hinton 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 Hinton. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.