Richmond

The City of Richmond requires all short-term rental operators to reside in the property for at least 185 days a year and obtain a biennial permit. A 300 dollar fee is required every two years, and hosts must collect and remit an 8% Transient Lodging Tax.

To host an Airbnb in Richmond, you must live in the home you are renting for more than half of the year. You need to apply for a special zoning permit which costs $300 and lasts for two years. While platforms like Airbnb may collect the 8% local tax for you, the city still requires you to file tax forms every quarter. You are limited to renting to a maximum of 10 guests at a time.