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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Mingo County, WV

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

No county-wide STR ordinance or STR-specific municipal ordinance was located on official Mingo County sources. Within municipalities (example: Town of Matewan) short-term/vacation rentals are handled under the municipal business license taxonomy (Matewan’s municipal license form lists 'RENTAL PROPERTY ($10.00)') and municipal licenses expire June 30 each year; state law (HB 5164, 2024) contains a provision preventing municipalities from restricting ADUs used for leases or short-term rentals. No official municipal or county page located prescribes zoning districts, occupancy caps, minimum-night stays, host-presence, or platform registration rules for STRs.

Official Resources

Official Mingo County STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Mingo County, WV?
No county-wide STR ordinance or STR-specific municipal ordinance was located on official Mingo County sources. Within municipalities (example: Town of Matewan) short-term/vacation rentals are handled under the municipal business license taxonomy (Matewan’s municipal license form lists 'RENTAL PROPERTY ($10.00)') and municipal licenses expire June 30 each year; state law (HB 5164, 2024) contains a provision preventing municipalities from restricting ADUs used for leases or short-term rentals. No official municipal or county page located prescribes zoning districts, occupancy caps, minimum-night stays, host-presence, or platform registration rules for STRs.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction