Virginia county rules
Richmond County, VA vacation rental rules and taxes
We found no short-term rental rules for Richmond County. Stays pay 5.3% sales tax; no county lodging tax; Airbnb collects these on its bookings.
Checked against official sources November 7, 2026We checked a web search for Richmond County and Warsaw short-term rental and zoning rules in November 2026 and found no short-term rental rules. Confirm with the Richmond County, Virginia before you list.
What to do
Ask about zoning
Ask Richmond 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.
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. Virginia Tax shows no Richmond County transient occupancy tax; the Town of Warsaw charges 6% in town.Source
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