Fairfax County requires short-term lodging operators to carry liability insurance covering guest stays. Standard homeowner policies often exclude commercial rental activity, so operators must obtain dedicated STR coverage under Zoning Ordinance Section 6-409.
Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance Section 6-409 requires applicants for short-term lodging permits to maintain liability insurance covering the rental activity, typically at minimum 500,000 dollars per occurrence. Coverage may come through the booking platform host protection program or a stand-alone STR policy. Proof of insurance must be submitted at permit application and renewal. Operators should disclose the rental use to their underlying homeowner carrier to avoid policy cancellation under Virginia insurance law.
Failing to maintain required insurance can result in permit denial, suspension, or revocation by Fairfax County. Civil penalties for operating without a valid permit can reach 1,000 dollars per violation under Virginia Code Section 15.2-2286.
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