Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Pipestem, WV

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Pipestem, WV because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No county- or Pipestem-specific STR ordinance or licensing program was found on official Summers County pages. State sales tax applies to short-term rentals, and Summers County imposes a 6% hotel occupancy tax per WV Code §7-18. Properties inside the City of Hinton (the county’s sole municipality) may be subject to different municipal procedures. 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- or Pipestem-specific STR ordinance or licensing program was found on official Summers County pages. State sales tax applies to short-term rentals, and Summers County imposes a 6% hotel occupancy tax per WV Code §7-18. Properties inside the City of Hinton (the county’s sole municipality) may be subject to different municipal procedures.

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