Vinton, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Roanoke County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Roanoke County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026
150 ftBuffer Distance

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalupon change in ownership (permit expires)
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap150 ft
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • In R-1 and R-2 zoning districts, a special use permit is required on lots less than 5 acres; lots 5 acres or greater are permitted by right

Official Sources

roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/25469/Short-term-Rental-Application
Data confidence: 95%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Vinton, Virginia

Vinton, Virginia has no separate city ordinance, so Roanoke County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Vinton, Virginia?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

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

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