Scottsburg, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Halifax County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredFee: $75.00Business License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Halifax County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026
$75.00License Cost

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
License Cost$75.00
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Max Nights Per Year29 consecutive days per stay (not per year)
Parking RequiredYes

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • permitted by right in all zoning districts; shared amenities or hunting require Conditional Use Permit

Official Sources

halifaxcountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/611/Short-Term-Rental-Regulations-and-Registration-Application-PDF
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Scottsburg, Virginia

Scottsburg, Virginia has no separate city ordinance, so Halifax County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $75.00).

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Scottsburg, Virginia?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $75.00.

Are there stay limits for short-term rentals in Scottsburg?

Yes — Scottsburg sets a cap of 29 rental nights per year.

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

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