Rocky Mount, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Franklin County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $200.00
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Franklin County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
$200.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$200.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredYes

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Allowed in non-zoned areas, PCD, and RPD by-right; allowed in A-1 by Special Use Permit; prohibited elsewhere

Official Sources

franklincountyva.gov/729/Short-Term-Rentals
Data confidence: 88%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Rocky Mount, Virginia

Rocky Mount, Virginia has no separate city ordinance, so Franklin County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $200.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Rocky Mount, Virginia?

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

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Rocky Mount?

A short-term rental permit is required, the fee is $200.00.

Where do these Rocky Mount short-term rental rules come from?

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