Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Tucker County, WV

Airbnb listings are allowed in Tucker County, WV, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals in the Town of Davis are restricted to residential dwellings with a cap of 24 units in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district. Occupancy is limited to two adults per bedroom, and the use of RVs, campers, or tents as STRs is prohibited. A 2% countywide Emergency Ambulance Service (EMS) fee also applies effective January 1, 2025. 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 the Town of Davis are restricted to residential dwellings with a cap of 24 units in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district. Occupancy is limited to two adults per bedroom, and the use of RVs, campers, or tents as STRs is prohibited. A 2% countywide Emergency Ambulance Service (EMS) fee also applies effective January 1, 2025.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Tucker County. 1) Submit the Town of Davis short-term rental permit application in the owner's name along with required documents (WV state business license, WV sales tax account, and Town business license). 2) Schedule and pass a safety inspection conducted by the Town code enforcement officer to ensure compliance with safety requirements (smoke detectors, egress, etc.). 3) Once approved, the permit is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.

1) Submit the Town of Davis short-term rental permit application in the owner's name along with required documents (WV state business license, WV sales tax account, and Town business license). 2) Schedule and pass a safety inspection conducted by the Town code enforcement officer to ensure compliance with safety requirements (smoke detectors, egress, etc.). 3) Once approved, the permit is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.

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