Henrico County, VA Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Noise ordinance posting
- Required inside rental (Sec. 24-4431(K))
- Governing noise law
- County Code Ch. 10, Art. III
- Parties/events
- Prohibited (Sec. 24-4431(F))
- Unhosted complaint response
- Adult on-site within 30 minutes
- Hosted complaint response
- Owner must resolve at any time
Summary
Every Henrico short-term rental must conspicuously post the County noise ordinance inside the dwelling, and guests are subject to it. Rentals may not be used for parties, weddings, receptions, or other commercial events, and a responsible adult must resolve complaints, keeping disturbances in check in residential neighborhoods.
The property owner must conspicuously post the following information in any property offered for short-term rental: 1. The property address; ... 5. The Henrico County noise ordinance.
Full Breakdown
Section 24-4431(K) requires the property owner to conspicuously post inside every short-term rental the property address, owner and responsible-adult contact information, emergency shut-off instructions, trash and recycling schedules, and the Henrico County noise ordinance (Chapter 10, Article III of the County Code). Guests are bound by that noise ordinance the same as any resident. Section 24-4431(F) separately bars using a short-term rental for parties, banquets, weddings, receptions, meetings, filming, or advertising, curbing the loud events that most often disturb neighbors.
Violations & Fines
Noise itself is enforced under the County noise ordinance (Chapter 10, Article III).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are parties allowed at a Henrico short-term rental?
Who handles a noise complaint at an unhosted rental?
Sources & Official References
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