Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Summers County, WV

Short-term rentals are regulated as lodging facilities under West Virginia's General Sanitation Rule (64 CSR 18). Operators must comply with state public health sanitation standards, which are enforced through local health department inspections and permitting.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Summers County. 1. Contact the Summers County Health Department Environmental Services division to apply for a lodging permit. 2. Schedule and pass a health and sanitation inspection conducted by a county sanitarian. 3. Maintain compliance with the 64 CSR 18 General Sanitation Rule for ongoing operation.

1. Contact the Summers County Health Department Environmental Services division to apply for a lodging permit. 2. Schedule and pass a health and sanitation inspection conducted by a county sanitarian. 3. Maintain compliance with the 64 CSR 18 General Sanitation Rule for ongoing operation.