Richmond, VA Short-Term Rentals: Short-Term Rental Parking Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Minimum
- 1 space per bedroom
- On-street
- Not counted
- RPP zones
- Historic districts
- Code section
- §30-692.4
Summary
Richmond STRs must provide at least 1 on-site parking space per bedroom rented, per §30-692.4. On-street parking cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Fan District, Museum District, and Church Hill have additional residential parking permit restrictions.
Parking: No additional parking is required for the short-term rental use. Events: Events and gatherings of persons other than the authorized lodgers are prohibited from occurring at the short-term rental. Applying for a Short-Term Rental Permit — Beginning July 1, 2020, applicants can apply for a Short-Term Rental Permit through the City's Online Permit Portal.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Parking plan submitted with STR permit application. Tandem parking in driveways counts. Historic districts with RPP zones require guests to follow 2-hour limits or obtain visitor passes. Violations tracked through permit compliance review. Contact Richmond at (804) 646-5700 for enforcement. This parking rules rule under Richmond's short term rentals ordinances applies to properties within Richmond city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Richmond code enforcement directly or consult the official Virginia municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
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