The Plains, Virginia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Fauquier County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
Zoning Restrictions
- Allowed in RC, V, RA, C-1, RR-2, CV, R-1 zoning districts
Official Sources
Short-term rental rules in The Plains, Virginia
The Plains, Virginia has no separate city ordinance, so Fauquier County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit (fee: $165.00 application fee; $82.5).
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in The Plains, Virginia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in The Plains, Virginia.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in The Plains?
A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required, the fee is $165.00 application fee; $82.5.
Where do these The Plains short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against The Plains'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 The Plains, Fauquier County, or Virginia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.