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King William County, VA vacation rental rules and taxes

King William County has a small rental market. Stays pay 5.3% sales tax plus the county’s 7% lodging tax, filed monthly. We could not find county short-term rental zoning rules online.

Checked against official sources November 7, 2026
Sales tax
5.3%
Lodging tax
7%, monthly
Due by the 20th of the next month.Source

We could not search King William County’s zoning ordinance online in November 2026. Confirm with the county before you list. The Town of West Point has its own homestay registration; see its page.

What to do

  1. 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. For direct bookings, file the county’s 7% transient occupancy tax return monthly, by the 20th.Source

  2. Ask about zoning

    Ask King William County’s planning office (or the Town of West Point, inside town limits) whether your district allows a short-term rental and whether you need a permit.

Towns

Full guide

West Point

West Point allows short-term rentals only as “homestays” in the owner’s primary residence, registered every year with the Town Treasurer, with stays of 14 days or less. Renting unregistered can cost $1,000 each time. Stays pay 5.3% sales tax plus the town’s 7% lodging tax.

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 Spot something out of date?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.