Lake of the Woods, Virginia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Orange County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Orange County which apply to this area.
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
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 / TOTContact city for rates
Official Sources
Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 17, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Lake of the Woods, Virginia
Lake of the Woods, Virginia has no separate city ordinance, so Orange County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Lake of the Woods, Virginia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Lake of the Woods, Virginia.
Where do these Lake of the Woods short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Lake of the Woods'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 Lake of the Woods, Orange County, or Virginia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.