Bedford, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Bedford County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Bedford County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalyearly
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • AP, AR, AV, R-1, R-2, C1, C2, PCD, and PRD zoning districts

Official Sources

bedfordcountyva.gov/government/departments-offices-a-d/community-development/planning-zoning/short-term-rentals
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Bedford, Virginia

Bedford, Virginia has no separate city ordinance, so Bedford County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Bedford, Virginia?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Bedford, Virginia.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Bedford?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Bedford short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Bedford'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 Bedford, Bedford County, or Virginia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.