Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pendleton County, WV

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Pendleton County, WV because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No county zoning or county STR ordinance was found in official Pendleton County sources; the County Commission minutes state 'there are no zoning laws in Pendleton County.' No county-level STR permit rules, occupancy caps, host-residency requirements, or application steps are published on official county pages. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No county zoning or county STR ordinance was found in official Pendleton County sources; the County Commission minutes state 'there are no zoning laws in Pendleton County.' No county-level STR permit rules, occupancy caps, host-residency requirements, or application steps are published on official county pages.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Pendleton County, WV for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Pendleton 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 Pendleton County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.