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Henrico County, VA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Parking standard
One off-street space per guestroom
In addition to
Dwelling's own required parking
Governing section
Zoning Sec. 24-4431(C)
Where allowed
R-0 to R-4A and A-1 districts
Checked at
Zoning approval before registration

Summary

Henrico's zoning ordinance requires one off-street parking space for each guestroom in a short-term rental, in addition to the parking required for the principal dwelling. This on-site parking requirement applies to every registered short-term rental in the allowed residence and agricultural districts.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Henrico County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Parking spaces. One off-street parking space must be provided for each guestroom in addition to parking spaces required for the principal dwelling.

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Full Breakdown

Zoning Section 24-4431(C) requires that one off-street parking space be provided for each guestroom offered in a short-term rental, over and above the off-street parking already required for the principal dwelling. Because Henrico permits short-term rentals only in the One-Family Residence Districts (R-0 through R-4A) and the A-1 Agricultural District, this requirement is meant to keep guest parking on the host's lot rather than crowding neighborhood streets. The parking standard is one of the fixed operating conditions under Section 24-4431 and is verified as part of the zoning-approval step that precedes registration. Guests must all book together and be part of a single rental, which also limits how many vehicles a property must accommodate.

Violations & Fines

Failing to provide the required off-street parking is a zoning violation under Section 24-4431 and can be raised during the registration or complaint process. Persistent violations can contribute to the three-or-more-violations threshold in County Code Sec.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Henrico short-term rental need extra parking?
Yes. Section 24-4431(C) requires one off-street parking space for each guestroom offered, in addition to the off-street parking already required for the principal dwelling.
Can short-term rental guests park on the street?
The ordinance requires dedicated off-street spaces on the property for guests, so guests should use the required on-site parking. General County street-parking rules still apply to any on-street parking.

Sources & Official References

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