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Radford, VA vacation rental rules and taxes

We found no short-term rental use or permit in Radford’s zoning definitions; the code defines tourist homes and owner-occupied bed and breakfasts. Stays pay 5.3% sales tax plus the city’s lodging tax, raised to 8.5% in 2025.

Checked against official sources November 7, 2026
Market
About 40 Airbnb listings
City rental rules
None found
The zoning code defines tourist homes and bed and breakfasts (owner-occupied, three to ten guests).Source
Taxes
5.3% sales + 8.5% lodging tax

We searched Radford’s zoning definitions in November 2026 but couldn’t read its district rules. Confirm with the city before you list.

What to do

  1. Ask about zoning

    Ask Radford’s planning office whether your district allows a short-term rental and whether it counts as a tourist home or bed and breakfast. Check your HOA or lease rules too.Source

  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. Radford’s lodging tax went from 8% to 8.5% with the 2025 budget. For direct bookings, ask the city’s 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 Spot something out of date?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.