Fredericksburg

The City of Fredericksburg strictly regulates short-term rentals via Appendix B, Section 5.405 of the zoning code, categorizing them into three types based on owner occupancy. All hosts must obtain an annual permit, undergo a safety inspection, and collect a 7% local occupancy tax that platforms do not automatically remit.

To host an Airbnb in the City of Fredericksburg, you must first determine if your property's zoning allows for a rental permit. You are required to register annually with the City Planning & Development department and pay a combined application and inspection fee of $300. Importantly, while platforms like Airbnb collect the 6% state tax, you are responsible for manually collecting and paying the 7% city hotel tax every quarter. You must also have a local contact person available 24/7 who can respond to issues within one hour.