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Luray

Permissive
VirginiaUpdated Mar 30, 2026
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Cross-referenced against 0 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

Verified Feb 10, 2026Sources 0

Summary

Plain-english overview

Short-term rentals in Luray, VA, require a business license and a Special Use Permit, referred to as a 'lodging house' permit. These rentals are defined as properties rented for less than 30 consecutive days and may be owner- or non-owner-occupied. The town actively manages the STR market through permit evaluations.

Restriction level

Severity 5
Classification
Permissive
5
Severity

Why this classification

  • Permit required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement
  • No STR-specific fee

In plain English

What this means for you

If you want to rent out your property for short periods (less than 30 days) in Luray, you'll need a business license and a special permit called a 'lodging house' permit. The town is working to manage these rentals, so make sure you follow all the rules.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredYes
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rateVaries

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility1 rule
  • Luray does NOT require the property to be a primary residence. Investment properties are allowed.
Requirements1 rule
  • Luray requires STR registration. The permit is called "STR Permit".
Application process1 rule
  • How to set up an STR in Luray: If you want to rent out your property for short periods (less than 30 days) in Luray, you'll need a business license and a special permit called a 'lodging house' permit. The town is working to manage these rentals, so make sure you follow all the rules.
Taxes1 rule
  • Luray charges a Transient Occupancy Tax of 5%.
Limits & restrictions2 rules
  • Luray limits stays to a maximum of 30 nights.
  • Luray limits STRs to a maximum of 6 guests.

Frequently asked questions

4 answered

Disclaimer

Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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