Kilmarnock, Virginia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Lancaster County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
Zoning Restrictions
- A-2 Agriculture General, R-1 Residential General, R-3 Residential Medium General, R-4 Residential Community
Official Sources
Short-term rental rules in Kilmarnock, Virginia
Kilmarnock, Virginia has no separate city ordinance, so Lancaster County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $50). A lodging/occupancy tax of 2% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Kilmarnock, Virginia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Kilmarnock, Virginia.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Kilmarnock?
A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $50.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Kilmarnock?
Short-term rentals in Kilmarnock are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 2%.
Where do these Kilmarnock short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Kilmarnock'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 Kilmarnock, Lancaster County, or Virginia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.