Get BEDFORD COUNTY SHORT TERM RENTAL PERMIT APPLICATION - Bedfordcountyva

All individuals or organizations wishing to start a business in the Town of Bedford must contact the Office of Planning and Community Development (540-587-6021). All businesses require a zoning permit and a business license.

The minimum combined 2023 sales tax rate for Bedford County, Virginia is 5.3%. This is the total of state and county sales tax rates. The Virginia state sales tax rate is currently 4.3%. The Bedford County sales tax rate is 1%.

Transient Lodging Tax Lodging tax is due and payable on or before the 20th day of the month following the month taxes are collected. Transient Lodging Tax is set at 5.0%.

For rental property owners or hosts who want to host a gathering of between 50-100 people, you'll need to get a special event permit. Each property is only allotted up to three of these permits per calendar year. It is required to have liability insurance for $1,000,000 on your property.

Transient Lodging Tax Lodging tax is due and payable on or before the 20th day of the month following the month taxes are collected. Transient Lodging Tax is set at 5.0%.

30-100-18(6) of the Bedford County Code. Effective January 1, 2018, all short term rental owners and agents who have not registered with the County must apply for a zoning permit to avoid a $500.00 fine, per Sec. 30-100-18(6) of the Bedford County Code.

Along with other requirements, the new ordinance requires hosts to obtain an annual permit ($300) to operate a short-term rental (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) . The full ordinance is available on the Richmond, VA government website: Ord. 2019-343. The ordinance took effect on July 1, 2020.

Bedford County imposes a transient occupancy tax of 7% of gross receipts. This tax must be collected from individuals who rent facilities for less than thirty (30) consecutive days. This would apply to cottages, houses, condos, bed and breakfasts as well as motel rooms and campgrounds.

Bedford County imposes a transient occupancy tax of 7% of gross receipts. This tax must be collected from individuals who rent facilities for less than thirty (30) consecutive days. This would apply to cottages, houses, condos, bed and breakfasts as well as motel rooms and campgrounds.

TypeEffective RateDue DatesBusiness Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment$1.70 per $100 valueDue December 5Real Estate$0.50 per $100 assessed value1st Half Payment Due June 5 2nd Half Payment Due February 28, 2023Machinery & Tools* Manufacturers Only$1.20 per $100 valueDue December 5Motor Vehicle DecalsNo longer issued7 more rows

Effective January 1, 2018, all short term rental owners and agents who have not registered with the County must apply for a zoning permit to avoid a $500.00 fine, per Sec. 30-100-18(6) of the Bedford County Code.

Hosts in Richmond are required to obtain a Short-Term Rental (STR) Permit approval number from the City of Richmond, VA. Visit Richmond's STR webpage for more information or contact the Zoning Administration Division at PDRZoningAdministration@rva.gov or (804) 646-6340.

All individuals or organizations wishing to start a business in the Town of Bedford must contact the Office of Planning and Community Development (540-587-6021). All businesses require a zoning permit and a business license.

The minimum combined 2023 sales tax rate for Bedford County, Virginia is 5.3%. This is the total of state and county sales tax rates. The Virginia state sales tax rate is currently 4.3%. The Bedford County sales tax rate is 1%.

Transient Lodging Tax Lodging tax is due and payable on or before the 20th day of the month following the month taxes are collected. Transient Lodging Tax is set at 5.0%.

For rental property owners or hosts who want to host a gathering of between 50-100 people, you'll need to get a special event permit. Each property is only allotted up to three of these permits per calendar year. It is required to have liability insurance for $1,000,000 on your property.

Transient Lodging Tax Lodging tax is due and payable on or before the 20th day of the month following the month taxes are collected. Transient Lodging Tax is set at 5.0%.

30-100-18(6) of the Bedford County Code. Effective January 1, 2018, all short term rental owners and agents who have not registered with the County must apply for a zoning permit to avoid a $500.00 fine, per Sec. 30-100-18(6) of the Bedford County Code.

Along with other requirements, the new ordinance requires hosts to obtain an annual permit ($300) to operate a short-term rental (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc.) . The full ordinance is available on the Richmond, VA government website: Ord. 2019-343. The ordinance took effect on July 1, 2020.

Bedford County imposes a transient occupancy tax of 7% of gross receipts. This tax must be collected from individuals who rent facilities for less than thirty (30) consecutive days. This would apply to cottages, houses, condos, bed and breakfasts as well as motel rooms and campgrounds.

Bedford County imposes a transient occupancy tax of 7% of gross receipts. This tax must be collected from individuals who rent facilities for less than thirty (30) consecutive days. This would apply to cottages, houses, condos, bed and breakfasts as well as motel rooms and campgrounds.

TypeEffective RateDue DatesBusiness Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment$1.70 per $100 valueDue December 5Real Estate$0.50 per $100 assessed value1st Half Payment Due June 5 2nd Half Payment Due February 28, 2023Machinery & Tools* Manufacturers Only$1.20 per $100 valueDue December 5Motor Vehicle DecalsNo longer issued7 more rows

Effective January 1, 2018, all short term rental owners and agents who have not registered with the County must apply for a zoning permit to avoid a $500.00 fine, per Sec. 30-100-18(6) of the Bedford County Code.

Hosts in Richmond are required to obtain a Short-Term Rental (STR) Permit approval number from the City of Richmond, VA. Visit Richmond's STR webpage for more information or contact the Zoning Administration Division at PDRZoningAdministration@rva.gov or (804) 646-6340.