Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Snowshoe, WV

Airbnb listings are allowed in Snowshoe, WV, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals in Snowshoe (Pocahontas County) must obtain a lodging/short-term rental permit and undergo annual inspections by the Health Department. Operators must pay a 6% county hotel occupancy tax and, if within the Snowshoe Resort Community District, a 2% resort service fee for rentals of 30 days or less. 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 Snowshoe (Pocahontas County) must obtain a lodging/short-term rental permit and undergo annual inspections by the Health Department. Operators must pay a 6% county hotel occupancy tax and, if within the Snowshoe Resort Community District, a 2% resort service fee for rentals of 30 days or less.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Snowshoe. 1) Submit the state/county lodging permit application (SG-49) to the Pocahontas County Health Department. 2) Undergo an initial and subsequent annual inspection by the Health Department. 3) Receive and display the issued health/lodging permit while complying with all local tax and fee requirements.

1) Submit the state/county lodging permit application (SG-49) to the Pocahontas County Health Department. 2) Undergo an initial and subsequent annual inspection by the Health Department. 3) Receive and display the issued health/lodging permit while complying with all local tax and fee requirements.

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