Herndon

Herndon requires a biennial short-term rental permit ($200), mandates the property be the host's primary residence for at least seven months per year, and limits unhosted rentals to 90 nights annually.

To host a short-term rental in Herndon, the property must be your primary home where you live at least seven months out of the year. You must obtain a $200 permit that is valid for two years and register with both the Town and Fairfax County for tax collection. Unhosted rentals (where the owner is not present) are capped at 90 nights per year, and you cannot host more than six adults at a time, including yourself.