Windsor, Virginia

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Isle of Wight County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: RequiredBusiness License Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Isle of Wight County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/16/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
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

Zoning Restrictions

  • Allowed in RAC, RR, VC, NC, SE, SR, UR, PDMX, PDR, PDMH zones; buildings with 3+ dwelling units prohibited

Official Sources

isleofwight.gov/our_services/permits/our_servicess/permits/applying_for_short-term_rental.php
Data confidence: 82%Last updated: June 16, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Windsor, Virginia

Windsor, Virginia has no separate city ordinance, so Isle of Wight 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 Windsor, Virginia?

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

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

A short-term rental permit is required, a business license is also required.

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

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