Cairo, West Virginia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Ritchie County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Tax: 6%
6%Tax Rate
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredNot specified
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT6%
Official Sources
Data confidence: 75%Last updated: June 15, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Cairo, West Virginia
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Cairo, West Virginia are allowed with a permit. A lodging/occupancy tax of 6% applies.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Cairo, West Virginia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Cairo, West Virginia.
What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Cairo?
Short-term rentals in Cairo are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 6%.
Where do these Cairo short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Cairo'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 Cairo, Ritchie County, or West Virginia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.