Montgomery, West Virginia
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Fayette County
Allowed (Permit Required)
STR Status
Permit: RequiredProcessing: 10 business days
Permit & Licensing
Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified
Est. Processing Time10 business days
Owner Requirements
Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified
Limits & Restrictions
Parking RequiredNot specified
Taxes & Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates
Zoning Restrictions
- events (meetings, receptions, weddings) not permitted unless in appropriately zoned area; food service open to non-guests only in zoning districts that allow such uses
Official Sources
Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 10, 2026
Short-term rental rules in Montgomery, West Virginia
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Montgomery, West Virginia are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Montgomery, West Virginia?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Montgomery, West Virginia.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Montgomery?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Montgomery short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Montgomery'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 Montgomery, Fayette County, or West Virginia authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.