Charlottesville, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Albemarle County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $100.00Owner Occupancy RequiredBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/7/2026
$100.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$100.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • R-A, RN-A, R-B, R-C, RX-3, RX-5 (residential zoning districts only)

Official Sources

charlottesville.gov/1928/Homestays
Data confidence: 90%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Charlottesville, Virginia

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Charlottesville, Virginia are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $100.00). The property must be owner-occupied.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Charlottesville, Virginia?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Charlottesville, Virginia. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $100.00.

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

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