Tappahannock, Virginia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Essex County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Business License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Essex County which apply to this area.
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredYes
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
Official Sources
Data confidence: 92%Last updated: June 16, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Tappahannock, Virginia
Tappahannock, Virginia has no separate city ordinance, so Essex County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Tappahannock, Virginia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Tappahannock, Virginia.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Tappahannock?
A business license is also required.
Where do these Tappahannock short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Tappahannock'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 Tappahannock, Essex County, or Virginia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.