STR operators in Chesapeake must register with the Commissioner of the Revenue for transient occupancy tax and business licensing, obtain zoning approval or a CUP, and display a local contact and emergency info inside the unit.
Registration involves three tracks. First, the operator secures zoning approval, typically a conditional use permit issued by City Council. Second, the operator registers with the Commissioner of the Revenue, obtains a Chesapeake business license, and sets up monthly TOT filings. Third, certificate of occupancy and life safety items must be in place: working smoke alarms on every level and in sleeping areas, carbon monoxide detectors where required, a fire extinguisher, and posted evacuation diagrams. The local responsible party name and phone must be posted inside the unit and on file with the city.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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