Falls Church, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Fairfax County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Tax: 1%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/8/2026
1%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredNot specified
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
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 / TOT1%

Official Sources

Data confidence: 55%Last updated: June 8, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Falls Church, Virginia

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Falls Church, Virginia are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 1% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Falls Church, Virginia?

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

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Falls Church?

Short-term rentals in Falls Church are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 1%.

Where do these Falls Church short-term rental rules come from?

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