Middletown, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Frederick County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $200Business License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Frederick County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026
$200License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

fcva.us/departments/planning-development/transportation/short-term-lodging
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Middletown, Virginia

Middletown, Virginia has no separate city ordinance, so Frederick County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Middletown, Virginia?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $200.

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

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