Exmore, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Northampton County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Business License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Northampton County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredYes
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

  • prohibited in structures that are not dwellings; not permitted as event venue unless separately permitted

Official Sources

Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Exmore, Virginia

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

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Exmore, Virginia?

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

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

A business license is also required.

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

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