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Hopewell, VA vacation rental rules and taxes

We found no short-term rental rules for Hopewell. Stays pay 5.3% sales tax + 10% lodging tax; Airbnb collects these on its bookings.

Checked against official sources November 7, 2026
Market
About 40 Airbnb listings
Hopewell 41 (AirROI).Source
City rental rules
None found
We could not read the city code online.
Taxes
5.3% sales + 10% lodging tax

We checked web searches for Hopewell’s short-term rental and zoning rules (the city code is on eCode360, which we could not read) in November 2026 and found no short-term rental rules. Confirm with the City of Hopewell, Virginia before you list.

What to do

  1. Ask about zoning

    Ask Hopewell’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. Hopewell’s lodging tax is 10%. 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 Spot something out of date?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.