Louisa, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Louisa County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Louisa County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
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

Zoning Restrictions

  • A1 & A2: allowed by-right; R1, R2, & RD in growth areas: allowed by-right with restrictions; R1/R2 outside growth areas and commercial/industrial: require CUP

Official Sources

louisacounty.gov/3224/Short-Term-Rental-Ordinance
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Louisa, Virginia

Louisa, Virginia has no separate city ordinance, so Louisa County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Louisa, Virginia?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Louisa, Virginia.

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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