Virginia Beach

The City of Virginia Beach strictly regulates short-term rentals through a tiered system that differentiates between the Sandbridge Special Service District and the rest of the city. All hosts must register annually, maintain $1M in liability insurance, and comply with a 10-guest maximum occupancy limit.

To host an Airbnb in Virginia Beach, you must first check your zoning; properties in Sandbridge have easier paths than those elsewhere, which often require a difficult-to-get Conditional Use Permit. You must pay a $200 annual fee, have $1 million in insurance, and pass a safety inspection. Every month, you must report your income and pay an 8% tax plus a $1 per night fee to the City Treasurer, even if Airbnb collects some taxes for you. Maximum occupancy is strictly limited to 2 people per bedroom plus 2 extra, capped at 10 total.