Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Morgan County, WV

Airbnb listings are allowed in Morgan County, WV, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals in the Town of Bath (Berkeley Springs) are governed by Ordinance 2024-03-08 and the Town’s Short-Term Rental Information Document; operators must obtain a Town Business License. State law requires WV Tax Division business registration and the collection/remittance of a 6% state sales/use tax for rentals under 30 consecutive days. 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 in the Town of Bath (Berkeley Springs) are governed by Ordinance 2024-03-08 and the Town’s Short-Term Rental Information Document; operators must obtain a Town Business License. State law requires WV Tax Division business registration and the collection/remittance of a 6% state sales/use tax for rentals under 30 consecutive days.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Morgan County. 1) Complete the Town of Bath Business License Application and Short-Term Rental Info Form, and obtain a West Virginia State Tax Department Business Registration Certificate. 2) Submit the application and supporting documents to the Town of Bath Police Department (via email to adminbspd@morgancountywv.gov or in person/mail) and pay the required fees. 3) Ensure compliance with Town Ordinance 2024-03-08 and state tax remittance rules.

1) Complete the Town of Bath Business License Application and Short-Term Rental Info Form, and obtain a West Virginia State Tax Department Business Registration Certificate. 2) Submit the application and supporting documents to the Town of Bath Police Department (via email to adminbspd@morgancountywv.gov or in person/mail) and pay the required fees. 3) Ensure compliance with Town Ordinance 2024-03-08 and state tax remittance rules.

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