Short-term rental permit rules in Herndon, VA — also called Airbnb permits, vacation rental licenses, or STR registration — list the application steps, fees, and operating requirements for hosting.
Town of Herndon allows short-term rentals with registration through the town. Permit fee is $200 (2-year). Operators must reside at the property a minimum of 7 months per year. Cap is 90 nights per year; max single rental period is 30 days. Maximum 6 adults.
Herndon adopted STR regulations effective 2020. Operators register with the town and pay Fairfax County TOT. Sites are inspected as part of permit issuance. Operators must notify any applicable HOA or COA. STR permits are not transferable. Failure to register results in a $500 fine. Unlike Fairfax City (which bans STRs), Herndon permits them as an accessory use with restrictions.
Failure to register: $500 fine.
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