Christiansburg, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Montgomery County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $30 minimumBusiness License Required
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
$30 minimumLicense Cost
no limitAnnual Cap

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$30 minimum
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Yearno limit
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

christiansburg.org/1211/Homestay-Ordinance
Data confidence: 96%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Christiansburg, Virginia

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Christiansburg, Virginia are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $30 minimum). The home must be the host's primary residence.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Christiansburg, Virginia?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Christiansburg, Virginia. The home must be the host's primary residence.

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $30 minimum.

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

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