Henrico County, VA Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Max occupancy
- Twice the number of bedrooms
- By-right renter cap
- 6 renters (more needs CUP)
- Adult required
- At least one renter 18 or older
- Double-booking
- Prohibited; all must book together
- Governing section
- Zoning Sec. 24-4431(E), (G), (H)
Summary
Henrico caps short-term rental occupancy at twice the number of bedrooms in the dwelling. Hosted stays over six renters require a conditional use permit. At least one renter must be 18 or older, and all guests must book together; the owner cannot rent parts of the home to separate parties
Limit on number of occupants. The occupancy of any property during a short-term rental may not exceed a number equal to twice the number of bedrooms in the dwelling.
Full Breakdown
Zoning Section 24-4431(E) provides that the occupancy of any property during a short-term rental may not exceed a number equal to twice the number of bedrooms in the dwelling. A separate by-right threshold caps hosted stays at six short-term renters; renting to more than six requires a Board of Zoning Appeals conditional use permit under subsection A. At least one of the short-term renters must be 18 years of age or older (subsection H). The anti-double-booking rule (subsection G) means all renters must book together, so an owner cannot rent one part of the house to one party while renting another part to a different party at the same time.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the occupancy cap, renting only to minors, or double-booking violates Section 24-4431 and is enforced through zoning enforcement and the registry. Violations can trigger the $500 penalty under County Code Sec.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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