Colonial Heights, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Colonial Heights

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $500Min Stay: 1Processing: 10 business days
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
$500License Cost
1Min. Night Stay
180Annual Cap

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$500
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Est. Processing Time10 business days

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Minimum Night Stay1
Max Nights Per Year180
Density / Distance CapNo more than 5% of the total number of units within a neighborhood
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Permitted in RL Low Density Residential District (hosted and non-hosted)

Official Sources

colonialheightsva.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/6551?fileID=9574
Data confidence: 97%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Colonial Heights, Virginia

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Colonial Heights, Virginia are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $500).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Colonial Heights, Virginia?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Colonial Heights?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $500.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Colonial Heights?

Yes — Colonial Heights sets a minimum stay of 1 night and a cap of 180 rental nights per year.

Where do these Colonial Heights short-term rental rules come from?

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