What are the permit fees in Norfolk?

Norfolk charges an additional flat fee of $2.00 per night per room occupied, on top of the 8% tax.

What are the permit fees in Norfolk?

Conditional Use Permits (CUP) cost $1,245 and require a public hearing, making them costly and time-consuming.

Are there rental limits in Norfolk?

Occupancy is strictly limited to 2 people per bedroom plus 2, with a hard cap of 10 people regardless of house size.

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Eligibility6 rules

Norfolk: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Norfolk: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
Norfolk prohibits STRs in the following property types: Recreational vehicles, Tents, Non-residential structures.

Requirements9 rules

Common mistakes and gotchas for STR hosts in Norfolk: 1. Norfolk charges an additional flat fee of $2.00 per night per room occupied, on top of the 8% tax. 2. Conditional Use Permits (CUP) cost $1,245 and require a public hearing, making them costly and time-consuming. 3. Occupancy is strictly limited to 2 people per bedroom plus 2, with a hard cap of 10 people regardless of house size.

Application process7 rules

How to set up an STR in Norfolk: To host a short-term rental in Norfolk, you must first secure a zoning permit from the Planning Department and then register for taxes with the Commissioner of the Revenue. Depending on your property's location and whether it is your primary home, you may be required to go through a public hearing process for a Conditional Use Permit.

Fees & costs2 rules

Norfolk: Conditional Use Permits (CUP) cost $1,245 and require a public hearing, making them costly and time-consuming.
Norfolk charges a registration fee of $100 (one_time). Extended/additional fee: $15 ($15 annual registration fee with Commissioner of the Revenue; CUP application fee is $1,245.).

Taxes2 rules

Norfolk charges a Transient Occupancy Tax of 0.08%. This applies to stays under 30 days. Platforms like Airbnb collect and remit this tax. Note: Airbnb and VRBO remit the 8% tax, but owners must still report monthly and may need to remit the $2/night/room fee manually if not collected by the platform.
Virginia has a state sales tax of 0.06% that applies to STR rentals.

Limits & restrictions6 rules

Norfolk occupancy calculation: 2 persons per bedroom, with a maximum total cap of 10 persons.. Count your bedrooms to determine your max guest limit.
Norfolk: Norfolk charges an additional flat fee of $2.00 per night per room occupied, on top of the 8% tax.
Norfolk limits STRs to a maximum of 10 guests. Formula: 2 persons per bedroom, with a maximum total cap of 10 persons.

Safety requirements1 rule

Norfolk requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher, fire inspection, posted maximum occupancy, posted emergency contact, Floor plan showing exits must be posted, Functioning interconnected smoke alarms, Functioning carbon monoxide alarm if fuel-fired appliances or attached garage.

Penalties2 rules

Norfolk: Repeated violations can result in permanent permit revocation. You would lose the ability to operate any STR.
Norfolk enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: $500 fine. Second offense: $1000 fine. Third offense: Permit revocation. Daily fine: $500 per day for operating without a permit. Maximum fine: 5000. Permit may be revoked for violations.

Exemptions2 rules

Norfolk exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days), extended stays, Licensed hotels, Motels, Bed and Breakfasts.
Norfolk: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).

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