Amherst, Virginia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Amherst County
Conditional
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- STRs in residential districts R-1 and R-2 under consideration for special use permit; currently applicants seeking rezoning to B-1 to operate STRs
Official Sources
Data confidence: 65%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Amherst, Virginia
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Amherst, Virginia are allowed under certain conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Amherst, Virginia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Amherst, Virginia.
Where do these Amherst short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Amherst's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Amherst, Amherst County, or Virginia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.