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Appomattox County, VA vacation rental rules and taxes

Appomattox County’s zoning has no short-term rental use; the closest is a bed and breakfast, allowed by right in A-1 and B-1. Stays pay 5.3% sales tax plus a 2% county lodging tax, or 5% in the Town of Appomattox.

Checked against official sources November 7, 2026
Market
Appomattox 34 Airbnb listings
County rental rules
No short-term rental use
Bed and breakfast by right in A-1 and B-1; conditional use in V-1 and B-2.Source
Taxes
5.3% sales + 2% lodging tax
Town of Appomattox 5%.Source

We checked the county zoning ordinance’s district rules (through a secondary publisher) in November 2026 and found no short-term rental rules. Confirm with the Appomattox County, Virginia before you list.

What to do

  1. Ask about zoning

    Ask Appomattox County’s planning or zoning office whether your district allows a short-term rental and whether you need a permit or to register. Check your HOA rules too.

  2. Taxes on each stay

    Stays under 90 days owe 5.3% sales tax, and stays under 30 days also owe the local transient occupancy tax. Airbnb collects both on its bookings. If guests pay you directly, file sales tax with Virginia Tax. Appomattox County’s lodging tax is 2%, and the Town of Appomattox charges 5% in town. For direct bookings, ask the Commissioner of the Revenue how to file.Source

Sources

A plain-language summary to help you prepare, not legal advice. Rules and fees change; confirm with the office before you apply. Spot something out of date? Email hello@licensedrental.com.