Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Morgantown, WV

All rental properties, including transient (daily/weekly) rentals, must be registered with the City and obtain a Letter of Compliance. Units are subject to inspections every 3 years under the I.C.C. property maintenance code and must correct violations within 20 days. Operators must also comply with a 6% hotel occupancy tax.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Morgantown. 1. Create an account and submit a rental property registration application via the Cityworks PLL portal. 2. Provide property details including Tax Map/Parcel Number and off-street parking count. 3. Pay the application fee ($25 per unit for most dwellings) and pass a safety inspection to receive a Letter of Compliance, which must be renewed every 5 years.

1. Create an account and submit a rental property registration application via the Cityworks PLL portal. 2. Provide property details including Tax Map/Parcel Number and off-street parking count. 3. Pay the application fee ($25 per unit for most dwellings) and pass a safety inspection to receive a Letter of Compliance, which must be renewed every 5 years.