Madison, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Madison County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Madison 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 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

  • Permitted by right in C-1 (3-1-22), R-1 (5-1-12), and A-1 (via 4-1-1 same-as C-1); special use permit in C-1 (3-2-29) and A-1 (4-2-1 same-as C-1)

Official Sources

Data confidence: 70%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Madison, Virginia

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

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Madison, Virginia?

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

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

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