Comprehensive short-term rental guides for 4 markets in West Virginia.
2 markets
West Virginia
The Town of Fayetteville regulates short-term rentals under the classification of 'Tourist Homes' within its zoning code. Hosts must obtain both a West Virginia state business license and a municipal business license, and are required to collect and remit a 6% Hotel Occupancy Tax monthly.
The Town of Bath (Berkeley Springs) does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance. Hosts are required to obtain a standard Town Business License and a West Virginia State Business Registration. Stays of less than 30 days are subject to a total tax rate of 12% (6% state sales tax and 6% county hotel tax).
Charleston requires short-term rental operators to obtain a state business registration, a city business license, and a residential rental license for each unit.
Harpers Ferry does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance, but hosts are required to obtain a general Town Business License and a West Virginia State Business Registration. Hosts must also collect and remit a 6% Hotel Occupancy Tax on stays shorter than 30 days, in addition to state sales tax.