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.
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.